The Blackboard Discussion Board tool is a great tool to use to keep interaction going in your class. Discussion Boards should be used when you want students to interact socially in a student-lounge type forum, ask questions in a general-questions type forum, demonstrate understanding or apply learned concepts in a graded forum, or collaborate in a Groups forum.
Review the following guide sheets to learn about the Discussion Board tool including how to create a Discussion Forum and link it into Coursework: