LibGuides: Moodle Quick Start Guide for Students: Submitting Discussions (Initial Post & Reply)

Submitting Discussions (Initial Post & Reply)

Your initial post is the start of a new topic or thread in the forum.

Step	Action	Where to Find It
1.	Navigate to your course and click on the Discussion Forum link.	The icon looks like a speech bubble with lines.
2.	Read the instructor's prompt/instructions carefully.	At the top of the forum page.
3.	Click the Add discussion topic button.	Usually near the top of the discussion list. (Note: Some forums, like "Q&A," may require the instructor to post first).
4.	Type a brief, descriptive Subject for your post.	The Subject field.
5.	Write or paste your full response in the Message box.	The main text editor area.
6.	(Optional) Attach a file if required by your instructor.	Below the Message box. You can often drag and drop a file or click the Advanced link for more options.
7.	Click Post to forum when you are ready.	At the bottom of the page.
8.	Reply to a peer’s post. Click on the peer’s post.	Under the Discussion column.
9.	Click on Reply. Write or paste your full response in the Message box. Click Post to Forum when finished.	The main text editor area.