how to delete a thread on blackboard twu

How do I delete a thread in a Blackboard course?

Jun 25, 2019 · Confirm Thread Deletion. A dialog box will pop up asking you if you wish to delete the selected threads. Click the OK button to delete the selected threads. Prev: Setting Author of Anonymous Posts. Next: Accessing Discussion Grading Information.

How do I delete a discussion board thread?

Feb 25, 2015 · 1. Click on the Discussion Board link on the course menu. 2. Click on the name of the discussion forum where you want to remove the threads.: 3. Check the boxes to the left of the threads you want to remove. Note:If you want to delete all of the threads, click in the check box at the top.This will check all of the threads for you.

How do I delete posts from a blackboard discussion board?

Blackboard (Faculty) - Delete Threads from the Discussion Board. This document describes how instructors can delete threads from a discussion forum. Click on the discussion forum title to open the forum. Find the thread(s) you want to delete and …

How do I delete a student thread?

When a forum or thread is removed, all content and grades are permanently deleted. For example, delete an ungraded forum used to discuss questions about a completed assignment. NOTE: Do not delete graded forums or threads unless the grades are no longer needed in the Grade Center. Select the checkbox next to the item or items to delete.

Can you delete threads on blackboard?

Open a thread in a forum. On the thread's page, point to a post to view the available functions. Select Edit or Delete. The delete action is irreversible.

Can you delete a discussion thread on Blackboard as a student?

Delete discussion topics, 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.

How do you delete a thread?

Android, iOSLong press the thread you want to delete.Select Delete thread.Tap Delete to confirm.

Overview

You can edit and delete any thread you create to modify instructions or remove it completely. You can also edit or delete student threads and replies (posts) within a thread, because in some circumstances, you may need to delete or edit inappropriate student threads or posts.

Delete a thread

Warning: If deleting a student thread, you may wish to take a screenshot of the inappropriate threads for evidence.

Edit a thread

Note: Once you create a thread, you can only edit it by editing the first post in the thread.

Edit or delete a student reply (post)

Note: If editing or deleting a student reply, you may wish to take a screenshot of the inappropriate reply for evidence.

Editing Forums

As the discussion progresses, editing forum settings may help resolve discussion issues. For example, if students are posting to the wrong topic, fine-tune the forum name or description to clarify the forum’s purpose. If all forums were created at the beginning of the term and made unavailable, any forum can be edited to make it available.

Copying Forums

Discussion forums can be copied and added to the current Discussion Board or to a Group Discussion Board in the same course.

Changing the Order of Forums

Reorder the forums by pressing the move icon, the double-tipped arrow or handle next to an item, and use the drag-and-drop function to move the forum into place.

Deleting Forums

You can delete forums and threads no longer used. When a forum or thread is removed, all content and grades are permanently deleted. For example, delete an ungraded forum used to discuss questions about a completed assignment.

N7Arthur

At the top of the post, click on Topic Moderation and press delete, you don't need a mod.

Tulzscha

Note that as per the forum changes on April 10th, you can no longer delete your own threads/posts: