Discussions allows you to participate in a discussion forum with the instructor and fellow students. This can be organized in different ways, such as a professional discussion about a topic, sharing opinions on a curriculum article, or asking questions. In some courses, participation in discussion forums may be mandatory.

Discussions are structured so that you respond to a post from the instructor. In some discussions, it is possible to respond to others' contributions, and in others, you must publish something before you can see what the others have written. It is also possible to be anonymous, this is something the instructor can set up.

How to participate in discussions with others?

Step 1: Open Discussions from the course navigation or a specific discussion from modules.

Screenshot of the discussions button in the subject menu.

Step 2: Click on the discussion you wish to open. You can also search for the title of the discussion or the name of an author of the specific post.

Screenshot of selection of discussion.

Step 3: Click Reply, to participate in the discussion.

Screenshot of the Reply option.

Step 4: Write your contribution and press Reply. Screenshot of Discussion.

You can also participate with links (1), image (2), audio file (3) and attachment (4):

Screenshot of different attachments in discussion post.

Discussions may have a different design. The concept is nevertheless the same, you engage with posts and respond to others' comments.

Do you see a need for anonymous discussions? As a student, you can encourage your instructor to enable it.