{"id":19430,"date":"2023-06-13T08:27:24","date_gmt":"2023-06-13T13:27:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/?p=19430"},"modified":"2023-06-13T08:31:04","modified_gmt":"2023-06-13T13:31:04","slug":"brightspace-tip-392-discussions-mentions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/brightspace-tip-392-discussions-mentions\/","title":{"rendered":"Brightspace Tip #392: Discussions &#8211; @mentions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know the Discussions tool has an <strong>@mentions<\/strong> feature? Within the Discussion tool, users can tag other users within the same course using @mentions. Tagged users are notified by alerts in the Minibar directing them to the thread in which they were tagged. Additionally, users can edit their <a href=\"https:\/\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/brightspace-tip-373-notifications\/\">notification settings<\/a> and opt to receive email notifications when they are tagged in discussions.<\/p>\n<p><div align=\"center\"><figure id=\"attachment_19457\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19457\" style=\"width: 416px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/using-mentions-in-discussion-forum.png\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"19457\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/brightspace-tip-392-discussions-mentions\/using-mentions-in-discussion-forum\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/using-mentions-in-discussion-forum.png?fit=416%2C509&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"416,509\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"using-mentions-in-discussion-forum\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The @mentions will identify users who match the criteria&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/using-mentions-in-discussion-forum.png?fit=245%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/using-mentions-in-discussion-forum.png?fit=416%2C509&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/using-mentions-in-discussion-forum.png?resize=416%2C509\" alt=\"Brightspace Editor with @mentions identifying users who match the criteria\" width=\"416\" height=\"509\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/using-mentions-in-discussion-forum.png?w=416&amp;ssl=1 416w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/using-mentions-in-discussion-forum.png?resize=245%2C300&amp;ssl=1 245w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 416px) 100vw, 416px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19457\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The @mentions will identify users who match the criteria<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few ways using @mentions could enhance online discussions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Build relationships.<\/strong> Using an @mention is an effective way to build relationships in online discussion forums. As a result, the discussion forum becomes more welcoming and supportive. @mentions can help to build rapport and trust among your learners.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Get someone's attention.<\/strong> When you @mention someone, Brightspace will send them a <a href=\"https:\/\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/brightspace-tip-373-notifications\/\">notification<\/a> that you have mentioned them. @mentioning someone is a great way to get their input, ask for clarification on a topic, ask a question, or to indicate your agreement with their comment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Start a conversation.<\/strong> Start a conversation with someone by @mentioning them in your initial post. They will be more likely to respond because you mentioned them directly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep a conversation going.<\/strong> @mention others in subsequent posts and replies. Doing so will help to keep the conversation going. It lets the people that you are @mentioning know that you are still interested in engaging them in a conversation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Provide feedback.<\/strong> @mentions can be used to provide feedback on discussion posts. If you noticed someone made a comment that is not quite right or could be improved, you can @mention them and provide feedback to assist in teaching and learning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Overall, @mention is a powerful feature that can be used to enhance online discussions. By using @mentions thoughtfully and encouraging your learners to use @mentions too, you can help to improve the quality of the discussion, build relationships among your learners, and your learners will get more out of the online discussions experience.<\/p>\n<p><div align=\"center\"><figure id=\"attachment_17683\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17683\" style=\"width: 771px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/notifications-mentions.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17683\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/brightspace-tip-278-discussions-mentions\/notifications-mentions\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/notifications-mentions.jpg?fit=771%2C619&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"771,619\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"notifications-mentions\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Tagged users receive notification in the minibar&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/notifications-mentions.jpg?fit=300%2C241&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/notifications-mentions.jpg?fit=625%2C502&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/notifications-mentions.jpg?resize=625%2C502\" alt=\"Notifications in the minibar showing @mentions the user is tagged in\" width=\"625\" height=\"502\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17683\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17683\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tagged users receive notification in the minibar<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>Do you have an example of how you are using @mentions to enhance your online discussions? If so, please share it by leaving a comment on this post.<\/p>\n<h2>Follow these steps to do it.<\/h2>\n<p>To use @mentions in a discussion:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Navigate to the forum topic or thread where you want to use @mentions.<\/li>\n<li>Post as normal by selecting <strong>Reply to Thread<\/strong> or <strong>Start a New Thread<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>To tag a user, type @ and begin typing their first or last name.<\/li>\n<li>The user will appear on a list under the text. Select the user to tag them.<\/li>\n<li>The @mention will display the user's first and last name.<\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>Post<\/strong> when you are done.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Want more information?<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/plan-and-facilitate-quality-online-discussions\/\">Plan and Facilitate Quality Online Discussions<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/tips-to-improve-online-discussions\/\">Tips to Improve Online Discussions<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/brightspace-documents\/#discussions\">How-to Resources for Discussion Forums<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/brightspace-tip-373-notifications\/\">Brightspace Tip #373: Notifications<\/a><\/p>\n<p>View current, past, and preview upcoming <a href=\"https:\/\/community.d2l.com\/brightspace\/categories\/release-notes-en\">Continuous Delivery release notes<\/a><br \/>\nView all the <a href=\"https:\/\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/?s=Brightspace+%2Brecap\">Brightspace training recaps<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/catwiki.xula.edu\/Brightspace:_Instructors_Quick_Start_Tutorial\">Instructors Quick Start Tutorial<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/catwiki.xula.edu\/index.php\/Brightspace_Known_Issues\">Brightspace Known Issues<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/brightspace-tip-2-sandbox-courses\/\">Request a sandbox course<\/a><br \/>\nSign-up for <a href=\"https:\/\/cat.xula.edu\/events\/\">Brightspace training sessions<\/a><br \/>\nYou can find <a href=\"https:\/\/community.d2l.com\/brightspace\/categories\/higher-ed-postsecondary\">Brightspace help<\/a> at D2L's website.<br \/>\nJoin the <a href=\"https:\/\/community.d2l.com\/brightspace\/categories\/higher-ed-postsecondary\">Brightspace Community<\/a>.<br \/>\nTry these <a title=\"Brightspace How-to\" href=\"http:\/\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/brightspace-documents\/\">Brightspace How-To documents<\/a>.<br \/>\nVisit our <a title=\"Brightspace FAQs\" href=\"http:\/\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/brightspace-faq\/\">Brightspace FAQs<\/a> for additional Brightspace information<br \/>\nor <a title=\"Schedule 1-on-1\" href=\"http:\/\/jflorent.youcanbook.me\/\">schedule a one-on-one session<\/a>, <a title=\"Send email\" href=\"http:\/\/cat.xula.edu\/mail\/?to=31\">email<\/a>, or<br \/>\ncall Janice Florent: (504) 520-7418.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note: Are you doing something innovative in Brightspace or perhaps you've discovered a handy tip? Share how you are using Brightspace in your teaching and learning in <a href=\"https:\/\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/brightspace-tip-189-educator-share-showcase\/\">The Orange Room<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know the Discussions tool has an @mentions feature? Within the Discussion tool, users can tag other users within the same course using @mentions. Tagged users are notified by alerts in the Minibar directing them to the thread in which they were tagged. 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