Discussions let you share ideas about course materials asynchronously (no need to meet at the same time or place).
They can be graded and may include group‑only spaces (if your Professor sets them up).
Typical uses: collaborate with peers, ask questions about assignments/readings, and demonstrate understanding.
Open your course in Blackboard Learn.
Go to the Course Content page.
Choose one:
Select the Discussions tab (above the content) to see all discussions, or
Open a discussion that appears alongside other items on the Course Content page.
If your Professor sets due dates for graded discussions, you can also access them from Grades, the Calendar, or the Activity page.
Inside a discussion, look for “NEW” labels—these mark responses/replies added since your last visit.
Remember:
Posts and replies show the author’s name unless the discussion allows anonymous posting.
You can select a participant’s name to filter and view only that person’s posts.
The Discussions page appears only if your Professor has enabled discussions or allows students to create them.
Open the discussion. If posting first is required, you’ll see: “Post a response to see discussion activity.”
Read the prompt and write your response.
Post your response.
After posting, you’ll be able to see others’ responses and replies, and participant counts will appear.
Before posting, check Post anonymously (visible only when your instructor allows it).
Note: Authorized users can still reveal identities in cases of misuse (e.g., bullying).
If your Professor has assigned students to create discussions as part of a weekly assignment or group project, these instructions will guide you on creating a discussion forum just as your Professor would.
Go to the Discussions page and select New Discussion.
Enter a clear, meaningful title.
The title saves when you leave the title field.
Only your instructor can edit the title later.
In the editor, begin by starting the prompt (question, idea, or instructions).
Use formatting, attach files, or embed media as needed.
On small screens, select "Insert content" to view options (e.g., "Insert/Edit Local Files"), then choose your file and watch the upload progress window.
(Keyboard shortcut) Jump to the toolbar with ALT + F10 (Windows) or Fn + ALT + F10 (Mac). Use arrow keys to pick tools (e.g., numbered list).
Select Save.
On the Discussions page, your item will display “Created by student.” You’re listed as the author when classmates open it.
You may edit or delete your own posts. You can just delete your discussion if no one has replied yet.
