How do I create a discussion?

Use the following steps to create a discussion for students.

1. Open your selected Module and select Add Content > Discussions. 
2. Enter your topic title in the topic title field.
3. Use the Rich Content Editor to format your content.
4. Attach a file to your discussion (if needed). 
5. Create a threaded replies by clicking the Allow threaded replies checkbox.
6. Require users to post to the discussion before viewing other replies by clicking the Users must post before seeing replies button.
7. Create a podcast feed for the discussion by clicking the Enable podcast feed checkbox.
8. Create a graded discussion by clicking the Graded checkbox.
9. Make your discussion available on a certain date by filling out the Available From and Until fields.

After students have responded to a graded discussion, you can score their discussion using Speed Grader.