In addition to Q&A Mode, the channels can also act as a chat room space among the instructors and learners.

In every case the Discussion Channels have built-in components that address every type of solution to be discussed, without having to worry about external tools to create and upload relevant content.

This brief English video outlines the process. For details about 'How to Facilitate Effective Discussion using Chat Messaging feature?' , watch the video below:



This brief Hindi video outlines the process. For details about 'How to Facilitate Effective Discussion using Chat Messaging feature?' , watch the video below:

Creating a Chatroom Space Discussion Channel

Click the Classroom for which you want to create a discuss channel.
Go to Discuss tab from the left sidebar.
Click Create a Channel button that you see on the left.
Give a suitable name to the channel (Here you can post a channel name on which the topic would revolve)
Create a suitable Description (You can instruct your learners here what questions can be based on)
Choose the Channel Type as Chat - Instant Messaging (IM)
Click Create a Channel to enable the chat room space.



Notes:
You can initiate the conversation and the learners can join the chat conversation to make the discussion engaging and fruitful. You can reply to learners questions and help them solve their queries.
A user can explain concepts well through text, while another can explain well through an audio or video at a click of a button in the browser without the need for any external software to record!.

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Updated on: 07/06/2022