Discussions
Using the Discussion Tool
The following short videos will introduce you to some of the basic “How-To’s” with respect to the Discussion Tool.
For more detailed information please visit Brightspace Help.
You may also wish to download a copy of the instructors guide to your local machine. The file is available here: Discussions Guide for Instructors (PDF).
How to Create A Forum
Download Guide: How to Create a Forum
How to Create a Topic
Download Guide: How to Create a Topic
How to Add a Rubric to a Discussion Topic
Download Guide: Add a Rubric to a Discussion Topic
How to Assess Learner’s Posts from within a Thread
Download Guide: Assess From Within a Thread
How to Subscribe to Forums, Topics or Threads
Download Guide: How to Subscribe to Forums, Topics or Threads
How to Grade a Discussion Topic
Download Guide: Grade a Discussion Topic