0:000:31Blackboard: How to Reply to a Post in a Discussion Board ThreadYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipClick on the thread you'd like to post in then click reply to respond directly to a post in thatMoreClick on the thread you'd like to post in then click reply to respond directly to a post in that thread. Write your message attach files if needed then click Submit.
There are three main ways to respond constructively to a post: “No, because...” • “Yes, and…” • “Yes, but...” If you disagree with someone's post, show that you appreciate that your classmate has an opinion, even if it's different from your own.
To reply to the main thread post, click Reply to Thread. To reply to a particular post inside the thread, or click Reply.
The border of your post will flash blue indicating it has been newly posted. In a threaded discussion, you can reply to a comment already posted by another student. Locate the post you want to reply to and click the reply icon. Write your response in the Content Editor [1].