Discussion Group Posts
How do I find my Discussion Group?
To access a Discussion Group that you've enrolled in:
- Click My Groups in the top navigation bar.
- If you are not logged in, you will be prompted to provide your e-mail address and password to log into the site.
- Click on the title of the Discussion Group you want to access.
- To post your question to the group, click Post New Topic and fill out the form.
- Once you have completed your message, click Preview to review your message before posting.
- If your message looks correct, click Post. To cancel your message, click Cancel.
- Your message will post to the Discussion Group for your moderator and fellow students to review.
- Moderators and other students review the Discussion Group often, so you should receive a response shortly after posting your question.
How do I read my messages? How do I reply?
To read a particular message, click the message topic. You will see a new screen that shows the full text of the message as well as all related replies. From this screen, you have the option to write a reply or return to the main Message Board.
- To reply to a message, click Post Reply and type your reply in the Message Editor form.
- Once you have completed your message, click Preview to review your message before posting.
- If your message looks correct, click Post. To cancel your reply, click Cancel.
How do I post a new question to the Discussion Group?
- To post a question to the group, click Post New Topic and fill out the form.
- Once you have completed your message, click Preview to review your message before posting.
- If your message looks correct, click Post. To cancel your message, click Cancel.
How was I assigned the name that appears in the Author column when I post a message?
The name that appears in the Author column when you post a message is called your Discussion Group alias. By default, your Discussion Group alias is the first letter of your first name followed by your last name (as entered when you created your profile). You may change your Discussion Group alias at any time. To do so:
- Click My Profile in the navigation.
- Click Change your Discussion Group alias.
- Follow the instructions on the page to make the change.
How long will it take for the moderator to answer my question?
Our instructors review the Discussion Group at least every other day from the Discussion Group start date, so you should receive a response within that timeframe after posting your question. However, if other students have already answered your question correctly, the instructor may pass your question without giving an additional response.
How will I know when someone has responded to my question?
When someone responds to your message, a red dot will appear next to your topic on the main Discussion Group page. Click the topic to review the full text of your original message and the response.
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