How to Use Ed Discussion
Ed Discussion is available with a Brown Canvas site as well as outside of Canvas by visiting https://edstem.org/us/.
To activate Ed Discussion in a Canvas site, navigate to the site and click on Settings.
Click the Navigation tab at the top of the Settings page.
Then click and drag Ed Discussion from the bottom section of hidden tools to the top section of visible tools.
Click Save.
Ed Discussion Instructor Guide
Ed Discussion has provided an instructor guide to walk through how to use the platform.
Once logged into Ed Discussion via Canvas, the Getting Started guide can be found by clicking on the "Account" icon in the top right. Select "help" from the drop down menu to access the guide.
Users must be logged into the platform to access this guide.
Instructors can direct students to this Quick Start Guide to help them use the platform for the first time.
Resources
- A link to the Brown University Ed Discussion onboarding video can be found here.
- Instructors can email Digital Learning & Design ([email protected]) to communicate with Brown's instructional designers and technologists regarding Ed Discussion or submit requests for support.
Need Additional Help?
- For help with using Ed Discussion, please contact Ed Discussion Help
- For help with Canvas, please contact [email protected]
To discuss strategies for implementing Canvas and DLD approved integrated learning tools into your course, please contact [email protected]