Discussions are not able to grade themselves in Blackboard. Instructors plan their time to grade once a discussion deadline has passed. This post explains how to use the… Read More
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Viewing Discussion Posts
Find and View Discussion Posts and Replies Select Discussion Link Begin by selecting Discussion link from the course menu. If your instructor has you in groups, check the… Read More
How to Delete Old Discussion Threads in New Class
Have you copied your course and need to remove or delete old student threads (posts) from your discussions? This page shows you have to delete old student threads quickly. Read More
Use Kaltura Media in Blackboard Discussion Posts
In Blackboard, you can add Kaltura media directly into a discussion post with just a few clicks. Blackboard introduced a new Content Editor on November 5th 2020. (Read… Read More
S.O.S. Discussion Forum to the Rescue
There are serious benefits to setting up a discussion forum for student questions in your Blackboard course Read More
Planning Online Discussions
Online discussions can be a powerful learning activity, but they are complicated and merit advanced planning. Expectations Consider these points to help communicate your expectations to students, as… Read More
Grading Online Discussions
Make a plan for grading your discussions long before the term starts. Once the term begins, use the tips below to make grading as efficient as possible. Tips… Read More
Instructor Presence in Online Discussions
Once you’ve written effective discussion questions, continue designing your online discussions by planning your own participation. Specifically, how often to post, what to post, and what to avoid.… Read More
Writing Effective Online Discussion Questions
An online discussion will be most successful when students are motivated by and engaged with the topic. Achieving this goal depends greatly on the topic of the discussion.… Read More
Student Introductions
Introductory activities in both face-to-face and online courses are not just fun, they set the stage for the coming weeks. Activities like icebreaker discussions for online classes are… Read More