How to Create a Discussion

How to Create a Discussion

How-to-Guides
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].

Discussion + Discussion

 

Add the Discussion Topic Title [1]. You can use the Rich Content Editor toolbar [2] to add formatting and insert media elements to your Discussion Instructions [3].

Check the boxes for any desired discussion Options [4].

  • We recommend checking the box for Graded discussions (even if they're worth 0 points) so that the SpeedGrader interface is available and 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 at the bottom of the Options list. You must set up at least one Group Set first.

You can set the Assign To and Date parameters for the discussion using the Manage Assign To [5] link under Assign Access.

Don't forget to Save and Publish when your discussion board is ready for your students.

Canvas New Discussion Set-up Options

After a Discussion is published, you can edit Assign To and the Due, Available From, and Until dates without editing the Discussion by using the Assign To button at the top of a Discussion.

Discussions Assign To Option button

 

For further assistance, UO Online & Canvas Support are available.

  • In-Person: Room 68 PLC
  • By phone: (541) 346-1942
  • By email: uoonline@uoregon.edu
  • Submit a Service Portal Ticket (opens in a new tab). This form can also be accessed in Canvas from the Help button at the bottom of the Global Navigation Menu.