A discussion allows participants to contribute responses to a question you've set up. Both you and the participants can view all submissions, fostering idea-sharing and enhancing engagement.
Table of contents
- Create a discussion board
- View the discussion board from the participant's perspective
- Configure the discussion board
- View and share contributions
- Moderate contributions
- Frequently asked questions
Discussions boards can be integrated into a course or an assessment.
Create a discussion
To create a discussion, follow these steps:
- Click on "Add".
- In the content toolbar, select "Social
", then choose "Discussion 
". - Enter your question in the "Question" field.
- Click on the "light bulb
" icon to add an additional explanation.
The explanation will appear after the participant submits their response.
View the discussion board from the participant's perspective
Participants can submit their contribution by entering text and optionally attaching a photo. After clicking "Share", they can view other participants' contributions. They can also react to posts using a "thumbs up 
", and the post with the most reactions is labeled as the "Top contribution".
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Configure the discussion board
Vous pouvez paramétrer deux options sur le mur de contribution.
- « Allow access to the discussion board » : by enabling this option, participants can retrieve the URL of the contribution wall to view it at any time and continue contributing if they wish.
All participants can view the discussion wall immediately after adding their contribution. However, if the above option is not activated, they will not be able to return to it.
- « Open the discussion board as course author » : in this section, you can retrieve the access link to the contribution wall as an author.
View and share contributions
Once participants have submitted their contributions, you can view them by accessing the discussion link available in the settings.
To share these contributions with other collaborators or participants, simply share the discussion URL.
Moderate contributions
To delete a contribution, follow these steps:
- Open the discussion link.
- Hover over the contribution you wish to delete.
- Click on the erase icon
at the top right of the contribution. - Select the "Delete contribution" button.
Frequently asked questions
How can I export a discussion board?
The export function for discussions is not currently available.
Who can view or access the discussion board?
All participants who have access to the course can view and access the discussion.
Can the discussion be made mandatory?
No, it is currently not possible to require participation in the discussion. Participants can choose whether or not to contribute. If you want to collect data from participants with a mandatory question, it’s better to use a form. Here is the detailed documentation.
Can notifications be activated for each new post on the discussion board?
No, it is currently not possible to activate notifications for each new contribution.
What do the first participants see if no one has contributed yet?
The first participants will only see the question posted, without any contributions visible.
Can a participant delete their own post in a discussion board?
No, participants cannot delete their own contributions. Only a course designer can moderate and remove submissions in a discussion.