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What are the requirements for discussion forum responses?
Post a minimum of six substantive responses total on at least three out of seven days in EACH discussion forum. Example: For courses with two weekly discussions, instructors are required to post six posts over three days in each forum totaling a minimum of twelve responses for the week.
Can you edit a reply on Blackboard discussion post?
You can edit or delete your replies if allowed by your instructor. If you post a reply in error and the options to edit or delete don’t appear, contact your instructor.
What makes a good discussion response?
Develop a strong argument and support your statements with evidence from the course materials. In other words: research, research, research and cite, cite, cite. Be concise and articulate your ideas thoroughly. Explore all parts of the discussion question and get other students to think beyond traditional measures.
Do you have to write a discussion post?
Unlike a traditional classroom setting where you get to have regular face-to-face interactions with your instructors and classmates, in an online classroom, interactions happen via discussion board assignments wherein students are required to write discussion posts to put forth their thoughts and ideas.
How to Reply on a Discussion Board: 1 In the Add a Reply field, enter a reply. 2 Click Reply. The new comment will appear on the discussion page. More
What’s the difference between discussion posts and classroom discussions?
Discussion posts are the way in which instructors and students interact in an online class. Think of it as a classroom discussion – the only difference here is that instead of voicing out their opinion, students are made to write it.
Why do you ask questions in a discussion post?
Asking questions shows you’re genuinely invested in the discussion and are interested to take it forward. That being said, your questions need to encourage people to think and add value. At the end of the day, it’s important to remember that your discussion posts and responses are being watched and will have an impact on your grade.