How to Create a Discussion
How to Create a Discussion
This guide will show you how to create a Canvas discussion board.
Related Topics:
Canvas Discussions, Canvas
Creating a Canvas Discussion
In your Canvas course, click on the Discussion link [1] in the Course Navigation Menu, then click the Add Discussion button [2].
Type in information for your discussion, including the Title [3] and a description [4] of the topic or questions. You can use the toolbar of the Rich Content Editor to add formatting and insert media elements.
Check the boxes for any of the discussion Options [5] provided. We recommend using threaded replies for easier viewing. We recommend checking the box for Graded discussions (even if they're worth 0 points) so faculty have the SpeedGrader interface and so any files uploaded by the student are not counted against their limited file storage.
If this is to be a Group Discussion, check that box [6]. You must set up at least one Group Set first.
You can set time parameters for the discussion using the Available From/To options [7].
Don't forget to hit Save! Click Publish and your discussion board is ready for your students.
For further assistance, UO Online & Canvas Support is available.
- In-person: Room 68 PLC
- By phone: (541) 346-1942
- By email: uoonline@uoregon.edu
- Chat with us at livehelp.uoregon.edu
- Submit a Service Portal Ticket by clicking the Help button at the bottom of the Global Navigation Menu in Canvas