The Discussions tool is a forum that allows course users to post and reply to threads online using the Rich Content Editor. For each thread, instructors have the option to grade submissions or to assign peer review. Users can also subscribe to threads to receive notifications (by default, daily emails) about new replies.
Discussions are essential for maintaining regular and substantive interaction with students as required by law for institutions who award student financial aid.
How do I create a discussion as an instructor?
How do I create a graded discussion?
How do I publish or unpublish a discussion as an instructor?
How do I edit or delete a discussion in a course?
How do I delay posting a discussion until a specified date in a course?
How do I move or reorder a discussion in a course?
How do I assign a graded discussion to a course group?
How do I reply to a discussion as an instructor?
How do I view and sort discussion replies as an instructor?
How do I close a discussion for comments in a course?
Peer Review
How do I use peer review discussions in a course?
How do I create a peer review discussion?
How do I manually assign peer reviews for a discussion?
How do I automatically assign peer reviews for a discussion?