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13 Create an announcement

Hear Ye! Hear Ye!

~10 min.

Set the tone for your active involvement in the success of your students by sending a welcome announcement. Regular communication from you reassures students of your continued presence and investment in their learning.

Get Started

  1. Select Announcements then + Announcement.
  2. Enter a “Topic Title” [a] and compose a welcome announcement in the large text box [b].
  3. Select Date [c] when you want the announcement to be available to students, then select Publish [d]. If you do not select a later date or time, students will immediately be able to view the announcement.
    Note: Your course must be Published for announcements to send.

Additional Resources

How do I add an announcement in a course?

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