Comparison between CN Post and the Canvas Discussions tool
Since the focus of CN Post (sometimes referred to as CourseNetworking) is communication with other students, instructors may wish to use it to replace the Discussions tool in Canvas, which offers a more traditional discussion forum. Instructors might also choose to use Canvas Discussions for formal course discussion, while encouraging students to expand their learning with informal conversations on CN Post. Following are some of the differences between the two tools. If you want to add or remove either tool in the course navigation, see How do I manage Course Navigation links?
For more about Discussions, see the Canvas Guide What are Discussions?
| Function | CN Post | Canvas Discussions |
|---|---|---|
| Organization |
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| Text entry | Simple text editor; must use LaTeX for mathematical formulas |
HTML editor supports more layout options, special characters, and mathematical formulas |
| Attachments/multimedia | Attach files or images, embed YouTube videos, or include web links |
Attach files, embed images or YouTube videos, or include web links |
| Post visibility settings |
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Option: Users must post before seeing replies |
| Polls | Yes | No |
| Search | Search posts by keywords; advanced filters and sorting methods |
Search discussion by keywords |
| Connecting with participants | Contact or connect to post and reflection creators directly from the post |
No similar functionality |
| Incentive system | Anar (pomegranate) seeds awarded automatically for posting and replying |
Instructors can set up graded discussions; see What are Discussions? |
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