How do I assign a graded Discussion to a Group?
Instructors can assign a graded Discussion to a Group.
Go to Discussions
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Click Add (+) New Discussion
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Enter a Topic Title and a Topic Description
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Set the Discussion Options
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Checkmark This is a Group Discussion and select the Group Set
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Set Points and Grade Display
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Under Assign, Click the X to remove the Everybody
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Select the Group to assign the Discussion
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Note:
You can assign more than one group to a Discussion
Groups created by students cannot be used for Group Assignments and do not appear in the drop-down menu
Add Due Date, Available From and Until (If desired) then Click Save or Save & Publish
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