Adding a Discussion Board in Blackboard

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

2. Click Create Forum

3. Type the Name of the forum

Note: All items with an * are required

4. Set the Forum Availability to Yes

5. Choose Forum Settings; then Click Submit

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

The Blackboard course shell includes a Sample Discussion Template.

For additional assistance, contact the CITAL Help Desk.

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.