blackboard setting up discussion board

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In the forum availability section select yes to make the forum available to users for enter date andMoreIn the forum availability section select yes to make the forum available to users for enter date and time restrictions.

How do I create a Discussion Board on Blackboard?

Creating a Discussion ForumOn the main Discussion Board page, on the Action Bar, click Create Forum.On the Create Forum page, type a Name. ... Optionally, type instructions or a description in the Description text box. ... Under Forum Availability, select the Yes option.Select Forum Settings.Click Submit.

How do discussion boards work in Blackboard?

A Discussion Board is an asynchronous communication tool that allows students to collaborate with others through posting or answering questions. Students respond to a discussion board forum topic by creating a thread, or replying to an existing thread.

How do I create an online Discussion Board?

How to Create a Forum WebsitePick a location to host your forum.Choose a software to create your forum website.Organize your forum's structure.Design your forum's theme.Create user rules for your forum website.Start conversations with interesting discussion topics.Publish your forum on your website.More items...•Aug 4, 2021

How long should Discussion Board posts be?

75-150 wordsPosts should be within a range of 75-150 words. Make certain that all posts and responses address the question, problem, or situation as presented for discussion.

What is yellow on blackboard?

The colors map to these percentages: > 90% = green. 89–80% = yellow/green. 79–70% = yellow.

Where is the discussion board on Blackboard?

Find the discussion board in two places: On the course menu, select Discussions. On the course menu, select Tools and then Discussion Board....Open the Discussion BoardSelect a forum title to view the messages. ... Select a forum to open the thread of posts.More items...

How do you start a discussion thread?

Create a discussion threadOn the navbar, click Discussions.Click the topic where you want to create a thread.Click Start a New Thread.Enter a subject.Enter your post.Set any of the following posting options: To keep the thread at the top of the list, select Pin Thread. ... Click Post.

What are the ways in creating discussion thread?

How to Create a ThreadNavigate to your course Home Page.From the Course Menu, click Discussion Boards (Note: faculty must add a Tool link to the Course Menu), OR...From the Course Menu, click Tools and then click Discussion Boards.Select a Forum to open.Click Create Thread Entry.Enter a name for your Thread.More items...