How to build class discussions through canvas?

[claguna]

Hi community,

Looking for ways to have student reflect on class conversations, and continue conversations, post articles etc. (I'm thinking like a twitter kind of format, but only among the classes I teach) 

This would serve as a means to build community and to really analyze what they pick up from class and how they interperet, analyze and continue to build on with newfound information. 

Suggestions are welcomed! 

[Bobby2]

Hi  @claguna  Welcome to the Canvas Community.

Discussions are the perfect thing for the purpose you outlined. Great idea.

Here are a few guides to get you started:

How do I use the Discussions Index Page?  

How do I create a discussion as an instructor? 

How do I edit a discussion in a course? 

How do I delay posting a discussion until a specified date in a course? 

How do I assign a graded discussion to everyone in a course? 

How do I reply to a discussion as an instructor? 

How do I view and sort discussion replies as an instructor? 

How do I mark discussion replies as read or unread as an instructor? 

How do I pin a discussion in a course? 

How can I require students to reply to a course discussion before they see other replies? 

How do I embed an image in a discussion reply as an instructor? 

How do I attach a file to a discussion reply as an instructor?  

How do I link to a YouTube video in a discussion reply as an instructor? 

https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-12688-415265779 

There are lots more in the Guides: Canvas but these will get you started. 

Sing out if you need a hand.