To add a discussion board, select discussions on the left menu, then select + discussion.

We recommend applying this settings (you will see it if you scroll down past the RCE):

allow threaded replies

(otherwise leave the default settings)

Discussion board settings. 'Allow threaded replies' is selected.

Next, add overall instructions for the discussion in the RCE box (if you would like guidance on good practice for discussion activities and their instructions, please contact us).

Note: if you want to set up a 'small group discussion' - this is not the normal setting, but used specifically for when there is a pedagogical reason to have smaller groups - please tick the box where it says 'this is a group discussion'.

A section of the discussion board settings. 'This is a Group Discussion' is selected.

As a final stage, add the discussion board to the relevant unit via the plus icon, choosing the discussion you have created.

The process of adding a discussion to a Canvas unit is shown. Step 1 - the plus icon to the top right of a unit's menu. Step 2 - select 'Discussion' in the 'Add' field. Step 3 - select an existing discussion (or select 'Create Topic'). Step 4 - 'Add item' button.

Optional task

Try adding a discussion activity into a Canvas unit.

Please click "Next" to continue.