How to Create a Thread within a Forum

Within a forum, discussions can be organized into ‘threads’.  As the discussion manager, you will want to create threads with leading questions.

To Start a Thread:

1. If not already selected, select the Discussion Board you wish to modify.
2. Click on the title of the forum you want to add a thread to
3. Click the Create Thread button
   
4. Enter the title of the message in the subject field.
5. Enter conversation text in the message field.

Posting a Message in a Thread

Once a thread is created, you and your students are able to carry on a discussion by replying to the original thread entry or by replying to another reply using the Reply button. If “Allow File Attachments” was checked when the forum was created, you and your students will be able to attach files to your discussion board postings.