Instructors can allow students to add comments to a Lessons page. The comments can either be anonymous or have the student’s name attached. Comments can be graded and either required or optional.
Note: Students have 30 minutes to edit or delete their comments. Instructors can edit or delete a student comment at any time.
Select Lessons.
![select Lessons](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/005/930/942/original/43c68b69-897d-400b-a80b-51125972428c.png)
In the target Sakai site, select Lessons from the Tool Menu.
Note: The default or blank Lessons page contains text and images that explain the basic functionality of the Lessons tool.
Select Add Content.
![select Add Content](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/005/930/944/original/0100e2cc-0fe3-45be-ac5b-8d82d741aa54.png)
Select Add Content from the Actions Menu.
Select Add Comments Tool.
![select Add Comments tool](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/005/930/946/original/555589b4-e94d-4ea1-8782-faec2018699d.png)
Select Add Comments Tool from the dialog box.
Select Edit. (Optional)
Hover over the top-right corner to select the pencil icon to edit the comment properties.
Edit the comments tool properties as needed.
![Edit comments tool properties if desired](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/004/953/738/original/aadae5cb-34e7-47a5-9b3c-07d810121de4.png)
- To make comments anonymous, check the checkbox next to Keep Comments Anonymous.
- Check the checkbox next to Create Gradebook items for these to score the comments, and enter a maximum point value.
- To restrict this item based on a prerequisite, check the checkbox for Don't release item until all prerequisites are completed.
- If students are required to add comments before moving on to a different Lessons item, check the checkbox next to Require This Item.
Note: Students CAN read other student comments in this tool.
Select Update Item.
![select Update Item](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/004/953/740/original/ac4fb84f-d760-487f-b91b-55d0495147ed.png)
This will return the display to the Lessons page with the Add Comments button.