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Instructors are able to start new threads, reply to existing threads, and post to specific groups, no matter the limitations selected when creating the Forum or Topic. Users can participate in discussions by posting a new thread to a Discussion topic or by replying to a thread that has already been posted.

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Be aware of any restrictions chosen when creating the Topic to ensure that the desired audience is able to see your (the instructor’s) post regardless if it is a reply to a thread, or addressed for the entire class to see.


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Users can participate in discussions by posting a new thread to a Discussion topic or by replying to a thread that has already been posted.

Post a New Thread

  1. Select Discussions in the course navigation bar. 

  2. From the Discussion List, select the title of the Discussion topic.

  3. Select Start a New Thread.

  4. A text box will be displayed to compose a thread. Enter a subject for the thread and its main content in the text box. 

  5. Select the group the thread will be posted to from the dropdown “--Select a Group--”.

  6. Add images and video to the post and format text. View HTML Editor to learn more.

  7. Select Post

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Invite specific users to the new thread by tagging them with an @mention.

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Reply to a Thread

  1. Select Discussions from the course navigation bar. 

  2. From the list, select the title of the Discussion topic.

  3. Select the title of the thread.

  4. Select Reply to Thread.

  5. A text box will be displayed to compose a thread. Enter text, images or other content.

  6. Select Post

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To keep track of new activity, subscribe to a Discussion and receive updates by email or text message immediately or as a daily email summary.

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