This article will cover how to create a new discussion post.
This information is for Blackboard Ultra Course View, go to Original Course View.
Creating Discussion Board Forums
Discussion forums can be created in two locations:
- From the Discussions tab.
- In line in Course Content.
Select the course link.
Creating Discussion Board Forums from the Discussions Tab
Select the Discussions tab at the top.
Select Create Discussion
- Select the text box to change the title of the discussion post.
- Select the text box to add the description of the discussion post.
- Drop down Hidden from students and Visible to Students.
- Select Discussion isn't graded if the instructor wants to add grading to the discussion post.
Discussions created in the Discussions tab will also appear at the bottom of the Course Content tab and instructors can move the discussion link as needed.
Creating Discussion Forums in line in Course Content
To create a discussion board forum:
- Hover over the divider between content items and click on the plus icon.
- Select Create fromt the menu on screen.
The Create Item sidebar will appear on screen. Scroll down until you reach the Participation and Engagement section. Select Discussion from the menu..
- Select the text box to change the title of the discussion post.
- Select the text box to add the description of the discussion post.
- Drop down Hidden from students and Visible to Students.
- Select Discussion isn't graded if the instructor wants to add grading to the discussion post.