Creating a Discussion Category

Step 1: Under Course Tools, select Discussions (see figure below). Note: Discussion categories can be created from either the Build or Teach Tabs.

Step 2: From the main Discussion page, click the Create Category button (see figure below).

Step 3: The Create Category screen appears (see figure below). Enter a title for your discussion category within the Title text box.

Step 4: Enter a description for your discussion category within the Description text box.

Step 5: Click the Save button to create your discussion topic and return to the main Discussion page (see figure below). Repeat this process to create additional discussion categories.