modify discussion board settings blackboard

by Hallie Lehner Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago 5 min read

Select the gear icon in the upper-right corner to open the Discussion Settings panel. You can allow students to create discussions that appear in the list with the label Created by student. You can turn this setting on and off at any time.

How do I edit my discussion board on Blackboard?

Edit a forumOn the Discussion Board page, open a forum's menu and select Edit.On the Edit Forum page, change the forum's name, description, availability, or settings.Select Submit.

How do you format a discussion board 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”

How do you manage a discussion board?

Developing Discussion Board QuestionsFind inspiration. ... Include open ended questions. ... Look for ways to showcase critical thinking. ... Determine your objective. ... Decide how students will post. ... Post explicit engagement guidelines. ... Model discussion posts for students. ... Enforce proper netiquette.More items...•Jul 6, 2020

Can you edit a blackboard discussion post?

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.

How do I keep formatting in Blackboard?

0:000:49Copy & Paste Text Formatting in Blackboard - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipPull a ctrl V to paste. Save draft. Look it's all pretty again. So good luck hope your posts lookMorePull a ctrl V to paste. Save draft. Look it's all pretty again. So good luck hope your posts look better and I'll try to remember to always push it some mine do too right.

How do you format a discussion post?

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

How do I make my discussion board engaging more?

Here are five tips I've gleaned for improving online discussion boards.Divide and Conquer. ... Direct Traffic. ... Assign Actions. ... Incorporate Student Interactivity. ... Deter Students from Parachuting into Discussion.

How do I make my discussion more interactive?

Starting a discussionRefer to questions you distributed. ... Make a list of key points. ... Use a partner activity. ... Use a brainstorming activity. ... Pose an opening question and give students a few minutes to record an answer. ... Divide students into small groups to discuss a specific question or issue.More items...

How do you facilitate an online discussion board?

How To Facilitate Meaningful Online Discussions In eLearningHave A Conflict Resolution Plan In Place. ... Define Expectations. ... Take An Active Role In The Online Discussion. ... Make Participation Optional. ... Choose A Topic For Each Post. ... Reduce Online Group Sizes. ... Create A "Talking Point" Schedule.More items...•Aug 7, 2016

Can you edit a discussion post 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.

How can a student delete a discussion post on Blackboard?

Open the forum. Click the top left checkbox to select all the threads. Optional: Uncheck any message to be kept. Click Delete to remove the student posts.

How do I delete my discussion post on Blackboard?

Deleting Discussion ThreadsAccessing the Discussion Board. Log into your Blackboard course and click on the Discussion Board link in the course menu.Accessing a Discussion Forum. Click on the name of the forum from which you would like to delete posts from.Deleting Threads. To delete threads: ... Confirm Thread Deletion.Jun 25, 2019

Availability of discussions on mobile apps

To make Original course discussions unavailable to mobile app users, you can use these methods:

Delete a post

To delete individual posts, point to the post on the thread's page and select Delete. This action is permanent. Any replies to the post you delete are also permanently deleted.

Drag and drop

Open the discussion board and point to the forum you want to move. Select and hold the arrows next to a forum you want to move. The item is highlighted.

Edit discussion settings

For Ultra discussions, tap the Settings icon to change settings such as the title, visibility to students, or make the discussion count as a grade. For more options, tap EDIT ON WEB to open the discussion settings in a mobile browser.

Delete a discussion

To delete a discussion, tap the the Settings icon and then select the Delete icon. The discussion will be permanently deleted from the app and web view of the course.

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Add A Discussion Link on The Course Menu

You can include a link on the course menu for instant access to the discussions tool. You can also customize the name of the link. 1. Select the Add Menu Itemicon above the course menu to access the menu. 2. Select Tool Link. 3. Type a Namefor the link. 4. From the Type menu, select Discussion Board. 5. Select the Available to Userscheck box. 6. Se...

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