1. Create the Canvas discussion topic.
   
   
   
2. Add the Topic Title (1).
   Add the Discussion body using the DesignPLUS Template Content (2). Further details can be found in this User Guide for Template Content.
   
   
   
3. Add the instruction using the DesignPLUS Content Block. Further details can be found in this User Guide for Content Blocks.
   
   
   
4. Make any changes to the text in the body.
   
   
5. Select the discussion Options. Further details can be found in this Canvas Community Discussion guide.
   
   
   
6. Click the Save button.
   
   
   

Record your Video (optional)

You can add a video introduction to the body of the discussion if you will be providing a sample to students.

1. Click the three-dot kebab menu, then Edit.
   
   
   
2. Position your cursor on the page where your recording will be placed.
   
   
3. Click the Studio icon from the editor. You may need to click the three-dot kebab menu to see the Studio icon.
   
   
   
4. Click the Create button (1) and then Studio Capture (2), this may also say Webcam Capture.
   
   
   
5. Test your microphone and camera then click the Start Recording button.
   
   
   
6. After you are done recording, click the Finish button.
   
   
   
7. Add a Title and click the Save Media button.
   
   
   
8. Hover over the video you recorded and click to Select your video.
   
   
   
9. Move the Display Media Tabs slider to the left so it is not selected.
   
   
   
10. Click the Embed Media button.
    
    Your video will be embedded in the discussion.
    
    
11. Click the Save button.
    
    
    

Student View

1. Students will click into the discussion from the calendar, To Do list, Assignments, or Discussion.
   
   
2. They will click the Reply button and follow the same steps to record their video, starting with Step #3, in the section above.
   
   
3. They will then click the Reply button to post to the discussion.

Notes

1. If the discussion is graded, SpeedGrader can be used to watch and grade student videos.

For assistance, contact Ed Tech.