Instructions to navigate and participate in discussions within Brightspace.
STEP 1:
- Navigate to the Discussions tab.
- The Discussions List will display all the Discussion Forums.
- Use the Filter by option to filter and search for specific topics and threads.
- Click the Expand All Forums to view threads and posts for all forums.
- Click on the forum title to expand the specific forum and view latest threads and posts.
STEP 2:
STEP 3:
The Subscriptions tab will display options to receive notifications for forums, topics and threads.
STEP 4:
- Click on the Forum to view the topics in the forum.
- From here you can view the number of threads and posts for the topic.
- Click on the Topic name to view the topic and start a thread.
STEP 5:
- Use the Filter by option to search specific threads to respond to, or start a new thread.
- Click Start a New Thread.
STEP 6:
- Follow the instructions provided by the instructor.
- Give the thread a Title and type in your discussion content in the content editor field.
- Click Add Attachments to upload a file or record a message.
- When the discussion thread is complete, select Post.
STEP 7:
The discussion thread will appear in the list with the date and time posted.
The thread will indicate the number of unread, replies, views and ratings.
STEP 8:
- Click the thread’s context menu if you want to make an edit or delete the thread.
