Canvas Discussions Redesign
Page last updated: 7.11.2022
Canvas discussions and announcements were recently updated by Canvas. Watch the video below for an overview, or visit the relevant guides below. New features include:
- New layout for managing replies and threaded replies
- Anonymous discussions option (instructors can also choose whether students can create anonymous discussions)
- @ mentions to tag students
- Sorting posts by oldest or newest replies
- Option for reporting inappropriate comments
Canvas Guides for New Features
- How do I use Discussions Redesign as an instructor? Links to an external site.
- How do I reply to a discussion in Discussions Redesign as an instructor? Links to an external site.
- How do I view and sort discussion replies in Discussions Redesign as an instructor? Links to an external site.
- How do I view a discussion thread in Discussions Redesign as an instructor? Links to an external site.
- How do I mention a user in a discussion reply in Discussions Redesign as an instructor? Links to an external site.
- How do I allow students to create anonymous course discussions? Links to an external site.