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Discussion Boards

In a regular classroom setting, you have time to discuss what you learn with your teacher and classmates. In online classes, students work at their own speed and are not always working on the same activity at the same time as their classmates. This makes it difficult to discuss what is being learned. That is why many online classes use Discussion Boards.

Often, your instructor will ask questions and require you to respond to the questions using a discussion board.

When you use a discussion board, there are expectations you must follow. In a typical classroom, you are expected to interact with your instructor and classmates respectfully and professionally. You should follow the same expectations when communicating in an online environment.

How to Use Discussion Boards

Watch the video below to learn more about the Discussion Board tool in Canvas. You will use this tool frequently in this class.

Video: How do I reply to a discussion as a student?

00:07: How do I reply to a discussion as a student? 00:10: In course navigation click the discussions link 00:14: Click the title of the discussion 00:17: To reply to the main discussion click the reply button. 00:21: Add your reply links files and other media in the rich content 00:25: editor. To attach a file to your reply click 00:29: the attach link. 00:32: To post your reply click the reply button. 00:35: Your reply automatically displays at the top of the discussion reply thread. 00:40: To respond to a discussion reply. Click the reply link. 00:44: By default the discussion thread displays in the thread sidebar to 00:48: add your reply links files and other media use the rich 00:52: content editor. 00:54: He replied displays at the bottom of the discussion thread. 00:58: To close the thread sidebar click the close icon. 01:02: When replying to discussion replies, you can quote a reply. 01:06: To quote a discussion reply click the options icon and then click the quote 01:10: reply link. 01:13: By default a quote is included in the reply to exclude a quote. 01:17: Click the include quoted reply in message toggle button off. 01:21: Add your reply links files and other media in the rich content 01:26: editor. 01:28: To post a quoted discussion reply click the reply button. 01:32: View the quoted message in your reply. 01:35: This guide covered how to reply to a discussion as a student.

Canvas by Instructure. (2024, Aug 9). How do I reply to a discussion as a student?. [Video]. Instructure Community. https://app.guidde.com/share/playbooks/dqJTLJUifMg99Eqq2Woj1S

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Discussion Expectations

When you use a discussion board, there are expectations you must follow. In a normal classroom, you are expected to interact with your instructor and classmates respectfully and professionally. You should follow the same expectations when communicating in an online environment:

Do…

Ask questions and talk with others in conversations as often as possible.

Be patient and respectful of others and the ideas they post online.

Be prepared to wait for a response - you may not receive an immediate response after you post your thoughts.

Ask for clarification if something is unclear.

Contact the instructor to report inappropriate or offensive posts.

Avoid…

Using inappropriate language, including but not limited to curse words and offensive terms.

Posting inappropriate materials—this includes but is not limited to sharing nude, offensive, and graphic images.

Posting in ALL CAPS—this is perceived as shouting.

Avoid abbreviations and informal language (ex, "C U L8R").

Sending or responding to messages when you are upset or angry about something that has been posted.

What is Netiquette?

Netiquette is the code of conduct for communicating online. This is combining good manners and treating others kindly. Unlike face-to-face communication, online communication is only text or words. It is very easy to misunderstand what someone else may be trying to say because we cannot see their facial expressions or hear their tone of voice.

The following video will help you learn more about the importance of netiquette.

Video: A Student's Guide to Digital Etiquette

The Middle Cafe. (2020, April 6). "Netiquette: A Student's Guide to Digital Etiquette". [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/OWw3aEw1SFo?si=mtIY9Urkqdj0vvWhLinks to an external site.

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