Adding a Discussion Forum

To create a Discussion Forum, follow the steps outlined below:

1. Log into Blackboard.  Select the course.
2. Click on the Discussion navigation button.
   
3. Make sure the Edit Mode is ON.  (If Edit Mode is Off, click on Off to toggle to On.)
4. Click the on the “Create Topic” button in the upper left corner.
   
5. Complete the Forum Information.  (Name is a required field. )
   
6. Select forum Availability.
   
7. Select Forum Settings.  Include Points possible if the discussion is a graded assignment.
   
8. Click Submit to post your Discussion Forum. You can look at the forum by clicking on the title of the forum.

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