To participate

1. Go to the bottom of your class page under Contribute:
   
2. Select the “Start a Discussion” button.
   
   
3. In the comment field, type in your conversation.  When done, click on the “Post it” button.
   

Replying

You can reply to a classmate’s discussion post by clicking on the “Reply” button of a conversation.

Formatting

You can format your text by clicking on B for Bold, I for Italics, and use bullet or number lists.  You can also add a hyperlink to your text by first selecting your text, click on the chain link icon, paste your URL into the link field, then click on “Add Link” button.

Editing

If you make a mistake after you posted your discussion, click on the “Edit” link to make any changes.

Sharing Files and Images to your discussion posts

1. You can add images or share files to your discussion by clicking on the “Attach File(s)” button.
2. Next click on Upload Files
   
   Note:  You have two upload options…the easiest is to drag your file and drop it in the window or click the “Select Files” button then browse to a folder on your computer to upload your assignment file.  Click on “Open” to upload.
   
   Once the file has been uploaded, it will show up in the media library.  Click on the “Insert into post” button.
   

You can get started by going to the Class Dashboard or on a Class page.