How do I add the Discussion Tool to a Course?

The following will detail the steps for adding a Discussion tool link to your course menu.

1.) Click the "+" sign at the top left-hand side of your Course Menu and select Tool Link from the drop-down menu

2.) Type the name you'd like to be displayed to students (usually "Discussions") in the Name field.

3.) In the drop down menu for Type select Discussion Board. Check the box to make the link visible to students and click submit.

4.) The new link will now appear at the bottom of your course menu and can be dragged up t the desired position.