Align learning outcomes to discussion topics

You can align learning outcomes to discussion topics, enabling you to map discussion topic activities to a learner's demonstration of learning outcomes in a discussion. By viewing the learning outcomes that align to discussion topics, learners can understand what they need to demonstrate in discussion topic activities.

Note the following:

• To use learning outcomes, your administrator must define a scale for your organization that measures achievement in a course. For example, achievement levels might include the following: Does Not Meet Expectations, Meets Expectations, and Exceeds Expectations. In addition, you must import learning outcomes into a course using Lessons.
• The language term used to describe learning outcomes in your organization depends on the value set by an administrator. For example, the Standards tab in a discussion topic might be labeled as Competencies, Expectations, Objectives, or Learning Outcomes.
• Adding a rubric to a discussion topic is optional; it is not required for assessing learning outcomes in a discussion thread.

To align learning outcomes to a discussion topic

1. From the navbar, click Discussions.
2. Create or edit a discussion topic.
3. Click the Learning Outcomes tab.
4. Click Add Outcomes.
5. Select the learning outcomes you expect learners to demonstrate in the discussion topic, and click Add.
   
6. Click Close.