Discussion Boards

Creating and Linking Discussion Boards

Review this job aid for step-by-step instructions on how to create and link a new discussion board activity.

Participating in Discussion Forums

This resource demonstrates how to reply to a student’s post in a discussion board activity.

Scheduling Discussions

Provides faculty with an overview of how to schedule discussion board activities so the dates show up on the course calendar.

Subscribing to a Discussion

Receive notifications when students post comments in a discussion board activity. Perfect for virtual office discussions.

Grading a Discussion

Offers instructions on how to access and grade discussion board activities, including the use of a discussion participation rubric (if available).

Locating the Rubric for a Discussion

Steps to take to find the threaded discussion rubric in your online classroom.