Create Forum Link

Create Forum Link

You can place direct links to a specific discussion board forum in a Blackboard Learn content area, folder, or learning module. 

  1. Navigate to the content area, folder, or learning module where you would like the link the appear. Hover over Tools, and select Discussion Board. 
    Tools dropdown menu with Discussion Board circled
  2. Choose the radio button for Select a Discussion Board Forum, and select the desired forum from the list, and click Next.
    Discussion board selection menu
  3. If you wish, enter descriptive text and date restrictions for the forum. It is helpful to include student instructions here. Then click Submit. 
    Discussion forum detail entry box with option menu, submit button is circled
  4. The link to the discussion forum and its descriptive text are now in the content area.