Discussion topic statistics

Haci.D.5799

I use the discussion boards a lot. I also use the statistics from the discussion board topics to grade students' participation. Currently, the following topic statistics are available:

Number of threads each student created
Number of replies each student made
Number of posts each student read
Number of votes each student received (I use upvotes only)
These numbers are per student.

But I need the following statistics.
The numbers I need are per post and should be linked to students who made the post.

Number of students who read the post (thread or reply)
Number of students who replied to the post
Number of votes the post received

Using these statistics, I will see which ideas are the most liked or thought-provoking.

Is this possible?

Miguel.S.245

Hello Haci,

Currently, Brightspace's Discussions tool provides user-level statistics, such as the number of threads created, replies made, posts read, and votes received per student. However, it does not offer post-specific analytics detailing how many students have read or replied to a particular post, nor does it link votes to individual posts.

To identify the most liked or thought-provoking ideas, you might consider the following approaches:

1. Manual Review: Regularly monitor discussion threads to observe which posts receive the most replies or upvotes. While this method is time-consuming, it can provide qualitative insights into student engagement.
2. Alternative Tools: Explore third-party discussion platforms that offer advanced analytics and can integrate with Brightspace. These tools may provide the detailed post-level statistics you're seeking.
3. Feature Request: If this functionality is crucial for your teaching strategy, consider submitting a feature request to D2L. User feedback plays a significant role in shaping future enhancements.

For more information on evaluating discussions in Brightspace, you can refer to the following resources:

• Evaluate discussions - Brightspace
• Grading Discussions - Instructor Support - Carleton University

These articles provide insights into the current capabilities of the Discussions tool and may offer alternative methods to assess student participation.

Regards