Discussion Board
When you first come to the discussion aboard you will see the different topics that your instructor has created for you. Click on the topic you wish to see.
Thread List
- The topic will contain responses left by other users and yourself.
- To view a message click on the left hyperlink.
- To add a threaded message click on the Add New Thread button.
Viewing the Message
- You will then see the message that the person has left as well as any hyperlinks to responses that were given.
- When you are done viewing the message click OK and you will return to the list of messages available for viewing.
- If you wish to reply to a message, simply click on the Reply button.
Adding a New Thread and Replying to a Message
When you Add a New Thread or Reply to the message the screens will look virtually identical. The only difference is that the message you are replying to will appear at the bottom of the screen.
You can fill in your response in the Message box and even add attachments by clicking on the Browse button.
Once completed with the message, you can choose to Preview it (which allows you to view what your message will look like before you Submit it) or Submit it. If you decide you don't want to post your message, click the Cancel button.
Your Response
After Submitting your message you will return to the list of threaded messages. Responses are placed under the message they responded to and are indented. (Thus creating a "threaded discussion.")
You can also see the word NEW to the right of the message showing you that you haven't read that message yet. There is also a 'Re:' in front of the subject showing it's a response.
More Options
By clicking on the Show Options button you will get more options for your Discussion Board.
- You can select all messages that you wish to read and mark messages Unread.
- You can also select individual messages to read.
- Once you make a selection, you click the Collect button and all messages that you have selected will appear on a page.
