Illinois Compass 2g, Add a discussion board link to Compass 2g course menu

redirecting.... Instructors can create Discussion Boards through Course Tools, though students won't be able to access them unless the instructor adds a link in the course.

To add a link to Discussion Boards to a course content area follow the steps below:

1.     Make sure Edit Mode is turned on. The toggle is in the upper right corner of the screen.
2.     Open the Content area and click the Tools tab.
3.     Select the discussion board of your choice or create one by clicking on button below the Select a Discussion Board Forum window.
4.     Click Next
5.     Fill in the description and selection options.
6.     Click Submit.

To add a link to Discussion Boards on the Course Menu follow the steps below:

1.     Make sure Edit Mode is turned on. The toggle is in the upper right corner of the screen.
2.     Mouse over the plus sign in the top left of the Course Menu and select Tool Link.
3.     Type Discussion Board in the Name text box.
4.     Select Discussion Board from the drop-down.
5.     Click the check box Available to Users.
6.     Click Submit.

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