Discussions

This section contains articles about posting, reading and replying to messages using the Discussion tool

Posting and Replying to Messages 

 This guide shows how to post and replay to discussions.

 

See a short video on how to participate in discussions:

 

On this page:

 

Access Discussions

  • In a unit space on the navbar, select Communication, then Discussions

 

Posting

  • Locate your forum, then click to enter a discussion topic
  • To create a new thread click Start a New Thread, or to reply to a thread, select the thread, then click Reply to Thread, or Reply
  • Enter a Subject and Message
  • To receive updates, ensure Subscribe to this thread is ticked
  • Optionally include attachments:
    • To attach a file, click Upload, to locate and select a file
    • To add audio, click Record Audio, to record or upload an audio message
    • To attach uploaded files, click Choose Existing, to locate and select a file
  • When ready, click Post

enter post message

If the topic is moderated, you will see a  require approval icon next to your thread (message). Only after approval, will these be seen by other students.

 

Editing

If editing has been allowed, you can update and edit your posts.

1. Navigate to your thread or reply post, then select edit:

  • Thread Post: from the thread subject title, select Edit Thread, from the dropdown list.
  • Reply Post: from your name, select Edit Post, from the dropdown list.

2. Make your changes, then when ready, select Update.

edit post and reply