Releases Q&A: 2021-12-01 Discussions Settings Menu Terminology Adjustments

[erinhmcmillan]

Looking to discuss this feature from the 2021-12-01 Deploy Notes? Post a reply and start a conversation!

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[kda106]

Where is the "Discussions Settings menu"? My settings do not look like the screenshot in the deploy notes.

[erinhmcmillan]

Hi, when you open the Discussions Index page, it's the button to the right of the + Discussion button. 

The change applies to all Canvas users, independent of the Discussions/Announcements Redesign feature.

Thanks,

Erin

[Tasha_Biesinger]

Is the plan to remove these from the 'more options' list under course Settings in the future? Or will both locations to adjust these settings remain for the foreseeable future?

[erinhmcmillan]

Hi @Tasha_Biesinger 

I'm not sure as I don't see any current tickets about either. If there is, it won't be part of this deploy. 

Thanks,

Erin

[snugent]

Have there ever been any discussion about moving the personal My Setting to the user account settings? This would be helpful for students since some faculty will hide the discussion index page from students. 

[erinhmcmillan]

Hi @snugent 

That would be a great discussion to begin in Idea Conversations if there isn't one already!

Thanks,

Erin

[snugent]

Done. Here is the link.