Discussions - Posting and Replying
This tutorial explains how to make and reply to posts in a discussion forum.
Step 1: Accessing the Discussion
Instructors typically make discussion forum links available in a weekly folder area or under a central Discussions area linked on the course menu. Click on the name of a discussion forum to enter it.
Step 2: Making a Post
Click the Create Thread button in the upper-right corner of the page to make your post.
Step 3: Writing a Post
Enter a title for your post in the Subject field and type the body of your post in the Message box. Click the Submit button in the lower-right corner to finish making your post.
- If your instructor has asked you to attach something, use the Browse Local Files button to do so. Otherwise, only type your response in the Message box.
Step 4: Replying to a Post
Click on the name of a discussion post and then click the Reply button underneath the post you would like to reply to. The subject of a post will appear bold if you have not yet read it.
Step 5: Writing a Reply
Type your response to this post in the Message box and then click Submit in the lower-right corner to post your reply.