Using Discussions Redesign in WebCampus

Discussions Redesign adds additional features to the Discussions tool in WebCampus

• Ability to view replies in line or split view via a button at the top of the discussion topic.
• Both Teacher and TA posts will show their role next to their name in the discussion threads.
• Users can “mention” other users within a post or reply by using @name.
• Users can quote parts of other posts in their posts and replies.
• Users can “report” posts for appropriateness/offensiveness.
• There are three levels of anonymity for discussion topics, although teacher and TA posts will never be anonymous:
  • Off – everyone’s names are displayed with their posts and replies
  • Partial – users can choose if they want to be anonymous
  • Full – all posts and replies are anonymous (with the exception of teachers and TAs)

Resources

For Instructors

• How do I use Discussions Redesign as an instructor?
• How do I create a discussion using Discussions Redesign as an instructor?
• How do I view a discussion thread in Discussions Redesign as an instructor?
• How do I mention a user in a discussion reply in Discussions Redesign as an instructor?
• How do I allow users to report a reply in a discussion in Discussions Redesign as an instructor?

For Students

• How do I use Discussions Redesign as a student?
• How do I reply to a discussion in Discussions Redesign as a student?
• How do I view a discussion thread in Discussions Redesign as a student?
• How do I mention a user in a discussion reply in Discussions Redesign as a student?
• How do I report a reply in a discussion in Discussions Redesign as a student?

Need Additional Help?

For additional assistance, please visit the WebCampus Knowledge Base for additional articles or our Services area to submit a support ticket. You can also contact the IT Help Desk.