Updated on 2023-08-20

 

A sense of community among students is crucial for a successful online experience. With online discussions, course members can replicate the robust discussions that take place in the traditional classroom.

20.1 Create Discussions

20.2 Discussion Settings

20.3 Discussion Page

20.4 Manage Discussions

20.5 Grade Discussions

20.6 Group Discussions

Blackboard Reference Materials

 

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20.1 Create Discussions

 

1 On the Course Content Page, select the "Plus Sign" wherever the discussion to be added.

2 Choose "Create".

 

3 Choose "Discussion"

 

4 Input the Discussion Name.

5 Choose the visibility : Visible to students / Hidden from students / Release conditions.

6 Input the Description if any.

7 Press "Save" Button to confirm.

[Blackboard Official Website] Create Discussions

 

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20.2 Discussion Settings

• 20.2.1. Display on Course Content page
  The discussion can only show on the "Discussion" tab, but not display on the Course Content page.
• 20.2.2. Post first
  Hide discussion responses until students respond to the discussion, can help students cultivate their own ideas on your initial discussion topic.
• 20.2.3. Prevent editing
  Students cannot edit or delete published posts.
• 20.2.4. Grade discussion
  Please refer to 20.5 Grade Discussions for details.
• 20.2.5. Goal & standards
• 20.2.6. Group discussion
  Please refer to "20.6 Group Discussions" for details.

 

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20.3 Discussion Page

[Blackboard Official Website] Respond to Discussions

 

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20.4 Manae Discussions

Please refer to the Blackboard Official Guide for details:
[Blackboard Official Website] Manage Discussions

 

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20.5 Grade Discussions

To motivate students to post insightful contributions, you can make the discussion count for a grade.

Please refer to the Blackboard Official Guide for details:
[Blackboard Official Website] Grade Discussions

 

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20.6 Group Discussions

Teachers can assign groups to help students feel more comfortable because fewer people are involved. Teachers can also assign a specific topic to each group.

Please refer to the Blackboard Official Guide for details:
[Blackboard Official Website] Group Discussions

 

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Blackboard Reference Materials:

[Blackboard Official Website] Create Discussions

[Blackboard Official Website] Respond to Discussions

[Blackboard Official Website] Manage Discussions

[Blackboard Official Website] Grade Discussions

[Blackboard Official Website] Group Discussions