Blackboard Ultra (Students) - Discussion Boards: Accessing the Discussion Board

Accessing the Discussion Board

There are two primary methods for accessing the discussion board in Blackboard Ultra:

From the Course Menu

1. Navigate to the Blackboard Ultra course.
2. In the course menu, locate the discussion board link. 
3. Click the discussion board link to access the discussion forum.
   
   

From the Course Content Area

1. Navigate to the Blackboard Ultra course.
2. In the course content area, locate the discussion board link. It may be labeled "Discussions," "Discussion Board," or a similar name, as determined by the instructor.
3. Click the discussion board link to access the discussion forum.
   
   

Participating in Discussions

Once you have accessed the discussion board, you can participate in discussions by:

• Starting a new thread: Click the textbox located under the discussion board prompt. Click "Post" to submit your thread.
  
  
• Replying to an existing thread: Locate the thread you wish to respond to, and then click the "Reply" button.
  
  

Discussion Board Guidelines

Remember to follow any guidelines provided by your instructor regarding participation in discussions. These guidelines may include requirements for the number of posts, the length of posts, and the quality of content in addition to discussion board best practices.

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