University Computer Help Desk

To read discussions in Blackboard, do the following:

1. Log in to Blackboard. Refer to 1385: How to access Blackboard.
2. Click Discussions.
3. To view discussion posts, do one of the following:
   • Click on a discussion topic you want to read.
   • Click the plus sign (+) next to expand a discussion topic so you can see its responses.
   • Click the Expand All button to see all responses to all discussions.
   • Click on a discussion response you want to read.

To create a new discussion or reply to an ongoing discussion, do the following:

1. Click Create Message or Reply.
2. Enter a title for your post in the Subject: box.
3. Type your message in the Message: box.
4. You can attach a file, such as a Word document or a picture file, to your post by clicking the Add Attachments button.
5. When you are ready to post your message, click Post.

Some instructors have configured Blackboard to allow students to edit their own posts. To edit a message you've posted, do the following:

1. Click on the message in the discussion.
2. Click Edit Message.
3. Make the desired changes to the message.
4. When you are done, click Post.