Discussion Board

The Discussion Board is a tool used for asynchronous communication, meaning students do not have to be online at the same time to have a conversation.

How do I access the Discussion Board?

Click the Discussion Board button on the course navigation bar. Then click a forum topic to enter the discussion area.  Open a message by clicking on the subject line of the message.

There is also a link to the Discussion Board in the Communication area of a Bb course.

Flash demo: Using the Discussion Board

How do I reply to an existing message?

Open the message by clicking on its subject line. There is a Reply button which will allow you to create a response to the message.

How do I start a new thread in the discussion area?

Click Thread button on the Forum Discussion Board.  The Add Thread page will appear.

How do I start a new forum in the discussion area?

Your instructor must give students access to this feature.  If it is available, an Forum Button is displayed on the Discussion Board page. Click the Forum Button.

Can I view or print all of the messages in a thread?

Select the thread(s) you would like to view by clicking in the check box next to each message’s subject or use the select all feature.  Click the Collect button. (You may have to click the Show Options tab to display the Collect menu option.)  This will display all of the selected messages in a flat listing on a single page.  You can have a printout of the entire thread by clicking the Print button.