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title: "How to take part in course discussions"
description: "Ask questions and talk with learners and instructors on a course discussion board, posting from a lesson or the Discussion tab, and manage your replies."
source: "https://docs.blend-ed.com/product/learning-experience/how-to-take-part-in-course-discussions/"
---

# How to take part in course discussions

**Who can do this:** Learners enrolled in the course

Each course has a discussion board where you can ask questions and talk with other learners and your instructors. You can post from inside a lesson or from the **Discussion** tab.

## Posting from inside a lesson
Posting from a lesson links your post to that unit, so others can see exactly what you’re talking about.

**Step 1:** In the lesson, click the **Discussions** icon (speech bubble) at the top right.

![How to take part in course discussions screenshot 14](/_astro/imaged.QxsmJolf_1cRsE8.webp)

The Discussions panel opens and shows posts already made about this unit.

**Step 2:** Click **Add a post**.

**Step 3:** Check **Posting in**. It shows the unit and subsection your post will be linked to.

**Step 4:** Enter a **Title**, then write your post.

Use the toolbar to add bold or italic text, links, lists or images. Click **Attach files** to add a file.

**Step 5:** If you’re asking for help, switch on **Post this as a question**.

**Step 6:** Click **Post**.

![Discussions panel with the Create post form filled in](/_astro/imagef.BOC8M0V5_26HQV0.webp)

**Tip:** Switch on **Post this as a question** when you need an answer. Your post is tagged **Question**, which makes it easier for instructors to spot and reply to.

## Using the Discussion tab
The **Discussion** tab shows every post in the course.

| **Item** | **What it does** |
| --- | --- |
| Search posts | Finds posts by keyword |
| All posts / My posts / Following | Shows every post, only yours, or only the ones you follow |
| Sort by | Changes the order, for example Latest activity |
| + Create post | Starts a new post |
| Topics | Filters posts by topic, such as General or a specific unit |

![Discussion tab with search, filters, Create post and the Topics list](/_astro/image10.Jr5_4LJ2_1V3Gka.webp)

![Discussion tab with search, filters, Create post and the Topics list](/_astro/image11.CLBablAo_2nobxt.webp)

## Replying and managing posts
Each post shows its author, how long ago it was posted and how many replies it has.

**Step 1:** Click a post to open it.

**Step 2:** Read the replies underneath.

**Step 3:** To reply, type in **Write a reply** at the bottom. Click the paperclip icon to attach a file.

**Step 4:** Click **Post reply**.

To answer a specific reply, click **Reply** under it. Click **Back to discussion** to return to the list of posts.

![An open post showing Upvote, Follow, replies and the Write a reply box](/_astro/image12.DEbXij5k_Zl3Prv.webp)

On an open post:

| **Button** | **What it does** |
| --- | --- |
| Upvote | Shows the post is useful, which helps good posts stand out |
| Follow | Adds the post to your **Following** list so you can find it again |

The ⋮ menu on a post offers:

| **Action** | **What it does** |
| --- | --- |
| Copy link | Copies a direct link to the post |
| Edit post | Changes your post |
| Report post | Flags the post to your instructors |
| Delete post | Removes your post |

**Note:** Edit post and Delete post only appear on posts you wrote.

**Note:** If a banner asks you to confirm your email before you can keep posting, click **Confirm Now** and follow the link in the email you receive.

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