Key Features
- Create, edit, delete, and schedule announcements easily from the Announcements page.
- Send email copies directly to students without relying on notification settings.
- Add audio and video recordings with auto-captioning provided automatically.
How to Create an Announcement
- Go to the Announcements page from the Course Content area.
- Select Create Announcement (plus sign icon).
- Add a title and message.
- Format text, embed media, and attach files if needed.
- (Optional) Insert audio or video recordings.
- (Optional) Send an email copy to all course members.
- Post immediately or Save as Draft for later.
Important: If you edit an already posted announcement, a new email will not be sent. To resend, create a new announcement.
How to Schedule an Announcement
- After creating the announcement, select Schedule announcement.
- Set a Show on date and time.
- (Optional) Set a Hide on date and time to remove outdated announcements.
- You can also send email copies for scheduled announcements.
Scheduled announcements appear with a Scheduled label in the Announcements list.
Managing Announcements
- Mark as Read/Unread: Students and instructors can track which announcements are new.
- Edit: Update the title, message, or scheduled time.
- Copy: Duplicate an announcement for quick updates.
- Delete: Permanently remove outdated announcements.
Access these options through the More options menu (three dots) next to each announcement.
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