Creating a Discussion Template

How to Create a Discussion Template Using Building Blocks

This article explains how to create a Discussion Template in Kadal for consistent and engaging forum-style interactions. Discussion Templates help facilitators set up structured prompts, participation guidelines, or group discussion activities that can be reused across courses or departments.

1. Access Building Blocks
   • From the sidebar menu, click on Building Blocks. 

Note: This option is only available to users with the required permissions.

2. Navigate to Template Gallery
   • On the Building Blocks page, you'll see three types of templates:
     • Document Template
     • Assignment Template
     • Discussion Template
   • Select the Discussion Template, then click Next to enter the Template Gallery.
3. Create a New Template
   • In the Discussion Template Gallery, click the + Create Template button located at the top-right corner.
   • A new tab will open with a blank discussion template titled Untitled Template.
4. Rename the Template
   • Click on the title Untitled Template and enter your preferred name for the template.
5. Add Content and Customize
   • Use the rich text editor to add and format your content. You can:
     • Format text (headings, bold, italics, etc.)
     • Insert images
     • Add multimedia elements

Tip: Use the AI Buddy for content suggestions or to assist in drafting sections of your template.

6. Save and Manage Your Template
   • Once created, your new template will appear in the Template Gallery. From here, you can:
     • Preview the template
     • Edit to update the template
     • Delete templates you no longer need
7. Use the Template in the Discussion Forums
   • When creating or editing a discussion forum, you can insert your saved discussion template for faster and more consistent content creation.
8. Browse Existing Templates
   • On the left panel of the Template Gallery, you’ll find a list of all your templates. Click on any template to preview its contents.