Create a Canvas Discussion Board

Updated on Jul 07, 2025

1. Click on your course card in Canvas.

3. Click + Discussion in the top right corner.

4. Enter a title in the Topic Title field, and enter instructions in the Rich Content Editor.

5. Select any appropriate Options.

6. Optional: Enter the dates the Discussion is available for the students.

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Create a Canvas Discussion Board

1. Click on your course card in Canvas.

2. Click Discussions in the Course Navigation Menu.

3. Click + Discussion in the top right corner.

4. Enter a title in the Topic Title field, and enter instructions in the Rich Content Editor.

5. Select any appropriate Options.

6. Optional: Enter the dates the Discussion is available for the students.

Canvas for Faculty

Create a Canvas Discussion Board

Heading anchor 1. Click on your course card in Canvas.

Heading anchor 2. Click Discussions in the Course Navigation Menu.

Heading anchor 3. Click + Discussion in the top right corner.

Heading anchor 4. Enter a title in the Topic Title field, and enter instructions in the Rich Content Editor.

Heading anchor 5. Select any appropriate Options.

Heading anchor 6. Optional: Enter the dates the Discussion is available for the students.

Heading anchor 7. To share with students, click Save and Publish at the bottom of the page.

Canvas for Faculty

1. Click on your course card in Canvas.

2. Click Discussions in the Course Navigation Menu.

3. Click + Discussion in the top right corner.

4. Enter a title in the Topic Title field, and enter instructions in the Rich Content Editor.

5. Select any appropriate Options.

6. Optional: Enter the dates the Discussion is available for the students.

7. To share with students, click Save and Publish at the bottom of the page.