Discussion Board Posts and Replies

This article contains example of discussion post and reply instructions an instructor might choose to use in a Canvas course. These instructions are provided as examples only. They are not meant to address every potential scenario. Feel free to use them as a guide and edit them for your own course needs. If your course is a part of a fully online program, please refer to the program specifications and activity directions.

Example Discussion Board Instructions

How to Post to the Discussion

When activity instructions or a prompt are in the discussion description in the LMS, the steps to create an initial post are brief.

You may find it helpful to draft your post in a separate document then paste your work in the discussion space. When you are ready to share your initial post, follow these steps:

Click Reply.
Enter your post in the editor. Use the tools above the text entry space for formatting, adding hyperlinks, or embedding images as needed.
Click Post Reply to complete your post.

If you need additional support, refer to How do I reply to a discussion as a student? in the Canvas Student Guide. For technical assistance, contact the Help Desk at 208-426-4357 (HELP) or helpdesk@boisestate.edu.

Discussion Posts

Purpose

The purpose of this assignment is to insert MLO(s) relevant to the specific activity. This is important because insert rationale for the activity (skills and/or knowledge gained as a result of doing this work).

For grading criteria, locate the rubric for this discussion.

Initial Post

Prepare an initial post that addresses the following:

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XX

Responses

Once the due date has passed for submitting initial posts, read all of your classmates’ contributions, then respond to at least two other people.

Your responses should be more than one sentence—they should be a thoughtful response that promotes conversation. Don't just say "I agree" or "Good point" and leave it at that. Your responses should address the following:

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XX

Initial Posts are due by [DAY] at 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time.

Reply posts are due by [DAY] at 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time.

Discussion Reply Reminder Suggestion

Build a reminder into the module that students should go back to complete their replies.

Return to the Discussion, [Link to Discussion], and respond to at least two of your peers’ initial posts by XXX at 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time.

Note About Grading

This assignment is a reminder to post your responses to this module's discussion. Your points for completing this will be reflected in the discussion.

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