How to Use Announcements



Create new announcement

  • Go to the announcements page

  • Click the “add announcement” button on the top right of the page

Add content

  • Write a title and content for the announcement 

  • Select whom in the course to send the announcement to 

  • You can add an attachment by clicking the “choose file” button 

Setting a broadcasting date

  • Warning: Clicking “save” will immediately post your announcement
  • Tip: Use “Delay posting” to save your announcement in a draft state or to release it at a future date

  • All broadcast announcements can be found on the announcements page, listed in reverse chronological order


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