blackboard 9 is there a way to edit a post in the discussion board?

by Richie Ullrich 8 min read

Students can't edit their discussion titles after they create discussions. Open the menu for a response or reply to access the Edit and Delete functions. If you delete an initial response, all replies remain.

Edit or delete replies
  1. Open a thread in a forum.
  2. On the thread's page, point to a post to view the available functions.
  3. Select Edit or Delete. The delete action is irreversible. ...
  4. When you edit, the page expands so that you can make edits in the editor while you view the original post.
  5. Select Submit.

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How do I post on the discussion board in Blackboard?

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How do you edit a post on Blackboard?

Jump to the "Original" help on editing or deleting a post. On the main Discussions page, open a discussion you created to access the menu. Select Edit to make changes. You can't edit the discussion title after you've created it. Select Delete to remove the discussion topic. If no responses and replies exist, your discussion is removed from the ...

How to set up a discussion board in Blackboard?

Jun 07, 2021 · Log into your Blackboard course and click on the Discussion Board link in the course menu. Editing the Discussion Board Information You will now see a list of discussion forums in the course. Hover over the forum you wish to edit the settings for and click the chevron next to the forum name and select Edit from the menu.

How to post on discussion board in Blackboard?

Instructors can edit or delete anyone's discussions, discussion titles, responses, and replies. Students can delete only their own discussions, responses, and replies. Students can't edit their discussion titles after they create discussions. Open the menu for a response or reply to access the Edit and Delete functions. If you delete an initial ...

Can you edit your discussion post on Blackboard?

Editing and deleting discussion posts You cannot edit or delete others' posts. If you post a message in error and the option to delete it is not available to you, contact your instructor. On the Thread Detail page, click the title of one of your own posts.

Can a student edit a discussion post on Blackboard?

Students can delete only their own discussions, responses, and replies. Students can't edit their discussion titles after they create discussions. Open the menu for a response or reply to access the Edit and Delete functions. If you delete an initial response, all replies remain.

How do I enable edit mode in Blackboard as a student?

In the top right corner of your course you can click the Edit Mode button to turn the Edit Mode on and off. When Edit Mode is ON, you see all the course content and the editing controls for each item. Edit Mode OFF hides the editing controls but still displays any content that would normally be hidden from a student.

How do I format a discussion post on Blackboard?

Choose Preformatted in BlackboardOpen a new Blackboard discussion post.Choose Preformatted under the drop-down options in the toolbar.Highlight your text in Word, copy it, and paste it into the Blackboard post window.When you see the pop-up window, choose “keep formatting”

Accessing the Discussion Board

Log into your Blackboard course and click on the Discussion Board link in the course menu.

Editing the Discussion Board Information

Zoom: Image of the Discussion Board Forum List with an arrow pointing to the chevron next to the forum name with instructions to click on the chevron. A menu is open on the screen with the word Edit outlined in a red circle with instructions to select Edit.

Setting up Forum Information and Availability

You will now see a screen labeled Edit Forum. The section labeled Forum Information allows you to enter a name and description for the forum:

Setting Up the Forum Availability

Forum Availability allows instructors to set up the visibility of the forum to students:

Setting up Forum Settings: Overview

The image above shows Section 3: Forum Settings with all the forum settings listed. The settings are divided into groups and are explained in more detail in the following steps:

Finishing Up

When finished with setting up the discussion forum settings, click the Submit button at the bottom of the page to create the forum.

How to use discussion in a class?

You can use discussions for these tasks: 1 Meet with your peers for collaboration and social interaction. 2 Pose questions about homework assignments, readings, and course content. 3 Demonstrate your understanding or application of course material.

What is discussion in college?

Discussions are an online forum about course concepts. Your instructor may expect you to create your own discussions and participate in existing ones. Your instructor can also grade your contributions.

Description

Once you posted to a discussion topic, you can edit your post to correct any typos or spelling errors. Please note that instructors can see the time and date of when a post has been edited.

Additional Resources

This form is for providing feedback regarding the resources contained in the MyCourses Support and Student Services Hub. If you need assistance with another matter you should contact the relevant department directly. Our list of Help and Support Resources for SPC Students can point you in the right direction.