How do I Create/Edit Class Discussions?

Click your Discussions link on your Course Menu to access the Discussion Board. The following information covers the customizable settings available for discussions.

To create a new forum click the Create Forum button located on the left-hand side of the black header bar at the top of the screen.

• Forum Information: Enter a name & description.
  
  
  
  
  
• Forum Availability: Configure availability status as well as dates/times.
  
  
  
  
  
• Forum Settings: Here you can configure grading and various other options for the forum and threads. 

"Allow Author to Delete Own Posts",  "Allow Author to Edit Own Published Posts" & "Allow Members to Create New Threads" should be considered as well depending on the nature of the discussion. The rest of the options are usually left as default besides a few special circumstances.

• Submit: Once you have everything configured to your liking simply click the Submit button.
  

NOTE: Always feel free to call tech support at [phone] if you have questions or concerns regarding your forum configuration and how it should relate to your particular needs.