[Discussions] Multiple Due Dates (checkpoints) for Discussions

[chriswhite]

This idea has been developed and is On Canvas Beta •  How do I access the Canvas beta environment?

For more information, please read through the Canvas Release Notes (2025-01-18) 

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With the way that many schools set up forum discussions and require "check-ins" to the forum throughout the week, it would be great if we could include multiple due dates in the discussion activities. For instance, I have classes that require everyone respond to the prompt by Thursday night and respond to at least 2 peers by the following Sunday. Being able to remind students that they have responses due, especially if we could scatter responses over multiple days, would likely increase participation.

[erik_gustafson]

Yes, this would be fantastic to incorporate into the Discussion Redesign that is happening. 

[davidgs]

Upvote!

[GeorgeMusambira]

This is exactly the functionality I was looking for. Any updates on its progress?

[StudentSuggest]

It's surprising this isn't already an option. Having multiple classes with different due dates during the week is such a hassle to keep straight. 

[UCScott]

Instructors are still asking for multiple due dates for one Discussion at UC San Diego. With Canvas releases for Discussion improvements coming up, hoping this will be addressed soon.

[MarthaCarey]

Really need this functionality.  How do I "upvote"?

[JK16]

People have been asking for this feature sincne 2015!!!! Canvas, will you please let us know what it will take to get this feature implemented? Thank you!

[burdicks]

Please implement multiple due dates on discussions. I see this idea was proposed 6 years ago. There are 19 pages of comments and pleading. What does the community have to do to get this put on the roadmap? 

[Stef_retired]

@burdicks  Multiple checkpoints for discussions is included in what is currently anticipated to be the third release in the Discussions Redesign project. The roadmap is set out here:  Discussions Redesign Early Access 

[dsheil1]

Please, please, please