Create a discussion (instructor) / Canvas

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Discussions in Canvas can be graded or ungraded (ungraded discussions will not show in the Gradebook). Review the Canvas Guides for instructions:
- How do I create a discussion as an instructor?
- How do I create a graded discussion?
  - Discussion Checkpoints are now available for graded discussions. Checkpoints let you set the number of required replies for a discussion and assign different due dates and/or points for the initial post and replies. Once the graded checkpoints option is enabled in the discussion settings, you can manage the different due dates and points in the Checkpoint settings
By default, students can attach files to discussions, though this option can be adjusted in the discussion settings. Check the Canvas Guides for more information:
- How do I allow students to attach files to a course discussion?
- How do I edit or delete a discussion in a course?
You can view all discussions in a course, pin specific discussions to appear at the top of the discussions list, and manage global Discussions settings, like enabling or disabling threaded replies, on the Discussions Index Page:
- How do I use the Discussions Index Page?
For information on creating group discussions in a course, refer to the Create an assignment or discussion for a group KB article

Miami Online offers Canvas support
- Office hours are offered throughout each term. Look for an announcement in Canvas
- Resources for using technology, guides, and best practices can be found on the Miami Online site
Visit the Canvas Status Dashboard to check performance information for Canvas services
Instructure provides up-to-date instructor documentation and instructions for Canvas
- Browse all Canvas Guides by product or see the Canvas Instructor Guide

Article ID: 24603

Created

Thu 2/9/17 12:58 PM

Modified

Tue 6/2/26 2:12 PM

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Miami Online