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This information is for faculty who want to use discussion boards in Blackboard. This is a type of teaching tool that promotes social and collaborative learning.

Step-by-step guide

  1. In the Course Content section of your Blackboard Navigation Menu, click on Discussions

discussions circled


2. Click Create Forum  

create forum circled


3. Type the Name of the forum

Note: All items with an are required 

discussion name circled


4. Set the Forum Availability to Yes

available set to yes

5. Choose Forum Settings; then Click Submit

choose forum settings

click submit

6. The new discussion board forum has been added to Blackboard

example showing the board forum has been added to Blackboard

The Blackboard course shell includes a Sample Discussion Template.

For additional assistance, contact the CITAL Help Desk.

For additional assistance, contact the CITAL Help Desk.

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