Discussions are class activities in which students post messages. Students can post threads and replies within discussion topics. Discussions can be found in the course navbar [A], and instructors might also link to discussions within the Content area [B].
![link to discussions in course navbar link to discussions in course navbar](/student-success/technology/PublishingImages/v2-discussions-navbar.jpg)
Depending on the assignment, students may be asked to Start a Thread [A] or post a reply [B]. Be sure to check the individual course requirements for discussion activities.
![screenshot of an empty discussion board with a label on the start thread button screenshot of an empty discussion board with a label on the start thread button](/student-success/technology/PublishingImages/student-startthread.jpg)
For more information, view D2L’s guide on
Discussions.