Navigate to the Blackboard discussion forum(s). Hover your mouse cursor over the left side the forum you wish to move. A cross-hair cursor will appear. Left click, hold, and drag the forum up or down to be in the appropriate position.Jul 24, 2013
How to Write a Strong Discussion Post [INFOGRAPHIC]Do your homework. ... Read prompts carefully. ... Wake up your classmates with a strong argument or perspective. ... Be relevant. ... Bring something unique to the post. ... Prepare your response in a text editor (like Word) before you post. ... Leave participants wanting more.May 27, 2021
When the text you enter into Blackboard has extra space, has funny characters, or looks goofy in some other way, this usually happens when you cut and paste from a Word document or from the web.
Stay on topic – Don't post irrelevant links, comments, thoughts, or pictures. Don't type in ALL CAPS! If you do, it will look like you're screaming. Don't write anything that sounds angry or sarcastic, even as a joke, because without hearing your tone of voice, your peers might not realize you're joking.May 19, 2014
Using APA in discussion posts is similar to using APA for your papers. Think of your discussion post as a short APA paper - you will use a formal writing style (vocabulary appropriate to an academic setting, and relevant to the subject, and using standard English grammar and spelling to the best of your abilities).
Original posts should consist of at least 150 words. Try not to exceed 300 words; however, no points will be deducted for longer postings. Response postings should consist of at least 75 words. Try not to exceed 300 words; however, no points will be deducted for longer postings.
Yes. Blackboard leverages Respondus Monitor and LockDown Browser to prevent and detect cheating during online exams and SafeAssign plagiarism checker to identify plagiarized content. Respondus Monitors accesses the computer's webcam and microphone to record the exam environment while recording the computer screen.Mar 30, 2022
Check that your browser is fully up-to-date. Check the browser's microphone and webcam settings to make sure the correct input is selected and that Collaborate Ultra has not been blocked. Clear your browser's cache. Make sure your browser allows third-party cookies.Jan 29, 2021
Google Chrome versions 42+, Mozilla Firefox versions 52+, and Microsoft Edge don't support NPAPI-type plug-ins, including Java plug-ins and many media browser plug-ins. Blackboard doesn't support these browsers for using embedded media types that require third-party NPAPI plug-ins for viewing.
Sample Discussion Board Ground RulesIntroduce yourself. ... Ask questions. ... Participate. ... Do not dominate a discussion. ... Be intellectually rigorous. ... Be tactful. ... Forgive other students' mistakes. ... Read the whole thread before posting.More items...•Jul 22, 2016
Netiquette Tips For Online DiscussionsUse proper language. ... Be precise. ... Avoid emoticons and “texting” writing. ... Be explanatory. ... Read all comments before hitting “submit”. ... Tone down your language. ... Recognize and respect diversity. ... Control your temper.More items...•Jun 6, 2015
Be Brief: You want to be clear—and to articulate your point—without being preachy or pompous. Be direct. Stay on point. Don't lose yourself, or your readers, in overly wordy sentences or paragraphs.