Add and Remove Exemptions using the Discussions Tool

Set an Exemption in the Discussions tool

  1. On the nav bar, click the Activities menu, then select Discussions.
    Discussions on the Nav Bar
  2. On the Discussions List page, click the context menu of a discussion topic, then select the Manage Exemptions option.
    Discussions Manage Exemptions
  3. Check the boxes next to the students who are exempt, and click on the Exempt button.
    Discussions Exempt Students
  4. The student’s Exempt Status will be updated to Exempt.
    Discussions Exempt Status
  5. To exit the Manage Exemptions page click on the “X” in the upper right corner.
    Discussions Exit Manage Exemptions

Remove an Exemption in the Discussions tool

  1. On the nav bar, click the Activities menu, then select Discussions.
    Discussions on the Nav Bar
  2. On the Discussions List page, click the context menu of a discussion topic, then select the Manage Exemptions option.
    Discussions Manage Exemptions
  3. Check the boxes next to the student(s) who need the exemption removed, and click on the Unexempt button.
    Discussions Unexempt
  4. The student’s Exempt Status will be updated and appear blank to show that the student is no longer exempt.
    Discussions Exempt Status Blank
  5. To exit the Manage Exemptions page click on the “X” in the upper right corner.
    Discussions Exit Manage Exemptions