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Discussion Board

If you have used a web browser, using the class discussion forum shouldn't present a problem. Follow the instructions below to use the board. For additional instructions, see Catalyst's GoPost Help Center.

Accessing Posting Areas

This year, English 345 will participate in the Canvas courseware pilot study. If you've used Catalyst tools, you should have no problems using Canvas. Follow the instructions below to use Canvas's posting board:

  1. Go to the posting board.
  2. You will come to a login window. Log in with your UW Net ID and password (the same name and password you use to access UW email). If you don't have a UW Net ID, you can set one up online.
  3. The board is organized into separate discussion areas, with the current posting area at the top of the screen. Click on a folder title to access any area.

Reading and Posting Messages

  1. Once you've selected a folder, you will see the posting prompts and all currently posted responses.

    Screen shot of discussion board space
  2. To reply to one of the prompts, scroll to the bottom of the screen and click the Add New Entry button.
  3. Type your text into the box, using the bold, italics, alignment, and list buttons to format your posting. You may also compose your response in a word processing program and copy/paste it into the Add New Entry box.

    Posting board add entry box.
  4. To send your message click the Post Entry button. Your message will appear at the bottom of the thread.
  5. To reply to one of your peer's postings, click Make Side Comment icon at the bottom of his/her response
    Make side comment icon
  6. If you want to edit or delete your response after posting it, use the Edit or Delete icons next to your posting.
    Edit and delete icons

Adding a Personal Icon to Your Postings

  1. Select the Profile option from any page on Canvas. Screen shot of Canvas profile option
  2. On the profile details page, click the blank box next to your name.

    Screen shot of Canvas Profile with blank avatar
  3. In the dialogue box that appears, click Upload image. Browse your hard drive to locate and open the image.


    4. Screen Shot of Canvas image dialogue box
  4. Choose Add File to upload your image.
  5. Click on your image in the thumbnail gallery and click the Select Image button.
  6. Your avatar should now appear next to your name.

    Screen shot of Canvas profile with avatar present