These instructions are provided as examples only. They are not meant to address every potential scenario. Feel free to use them as a guide and edit for your own course needs.
Uses
Discussions are commonly used in online courses as tools for interaction among students. The discussion function can be used for a variety of activities from peer reviewing to a traditional conversation. The first time students come upon a discussion, it is helpful to outline the steps to share their initial post or replies to their peers.
For suggested guidelines to include with discussion activities, refer to https://boisestateecampus.atlassian.net/wiki/pages/resumedraft.action?draftId=1247477767.
Examples
Discussion Posts
When activity instructions or a prompt are in the discussion description in the LMS, the steps to create an initial post are brief.
You may find it helpful to draft your post in a separate document then paste your work in the discussion space. When you are ready to share your initial post, follow these steps:
Click Reply below.
Enter your post in the editor. Use the tools above the text entry space for formatting, adding hyperlinks, or embedding images as needed.
Click Post Reply to complete your post.
If you need additional support, refer to How do I reply to a discussion as a student? in the Canvas Student Guide. For technical assistance, contact the Help Desk at 208-426-4357 (HELP) or helpdesk@boisestate.edu.
Return to a Discussion
If a student needs to return to a discussion and a course link is not built into the module, this information may be useful.
Return to the discussion by clicking Discussions in the Canvas menu. Locate the discussion, then click the title to open it. To reply to someone else’s post, click the Reply link below the entry. For more information about participating in discussions, refer to the Discussions section of the Canvas Student Guide. For technical assistance, contact the contact the Help Desk at 208-426-4357 (HELP) or helpdesk@boisestate.edu.
