Graded Discussions are a very powerful tool that transforms your online classroom into a dynamic hub for learning and engagement. Think of it as a virtual classroom forum where you can create topics and encourage your students to share their ideas, ask questions, and engage in meaningful discussions. Here is how you set them up.

Please include a clear title, a specific closing time and date, and a well-written body that outlines the main instructions. Once you are ready, hit Publish

If you forgot to add something or want to start from scratch, you can always edit or delete the discussion you are on.

Once students start adding their thoughts, commenting is as simple as clicking reply on their contribution

While on a discussion, next to your comments you will see another tab called "Student Stats". This will give you overall data on your students' total comments and replies to peers to help you get a wide picture of their engagement level.

If you have any questions on any of these steps, please let us know by clicking on the Help Chat button located on the top-right of every page.