How do I create a discussion in a group?

If your instructor has created a group in your course, you can start discussions within the group. 

Open People 

In Course Navigation, select the People link. 

View Groups 

To access your User Groups, select the Groups tab [1]. 

You can also access your User Groups through the Options menu. Select the Options icon [2] and select the View User Groups link [3]. 

Join Group 

Next to the name of an available group, select the Join link. 

Open Discussions 

In Group Navigation, select the Discussions link. 

Add Discussion 

Select the Add Discussion button. 

Create Discussion 

Enter a discussion title in the Topic Title field [1]. 

Add discussion content using the Rich Content Editor [2]. 

Set Discussion Options 

Select options for your discussion, allowing others to like it [1] and adding it to other group members to-do lists [2]. 

Save Discussion 

Click the Save button to start the discussion. 

View Discussion 

View the discussion you started in your group.