How to Use the Message Board in Blackboard

Blackboard provides a message board feature for students, instructors and teaching assistants to communicate with each other. For many online classes, the Blackboard discussion board will be a primary point of contact. Group projects will be easier if members use the discussion board as a collaboration tool.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Blackboard account

1. Enter your class' Blackboard website by following the class name link in the class list displayed under the "Courses" tab.
2. Navigate to the "Discussion Board" page. Click on the "Communication" link in the course menu on the class welcome screen. Choose "Discussion Boards" from the list of available tools. Your Blackboard class may also have a link for the discussion boards directly off of the course menu.
3. Choose a discussion board to enter. Click on the name of the board to be able to add new topics or reply to others.
4. Click the "Add New Thread" button to begin a new topic.
5. Reply to an existing post by clicking on the title of the post. Use the "Reply" button to begin your response.
6. Provide a subject for your topic or post. Make sure that the subject is descriptive. Type your message in the "Message" field of the new post.
7. Attach a file to your post so that others can collaborate or offer feedback. Use the "Browse" button next to the "Attachment" field to upload the file from your computer.
8. Use the "Preview" button to view your post before submitting it. Click on the "Submit" button to submit the post for others to view.

Tips & Warnings

• Depending on your instructor's settings, you may not be able to edit posts after submitting. Make sure that the message is correct before pressing the "Submit" button.
• Contact your school's online student help desk if you cannot post to the Blackboard discussion board.

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