Documentation:Blackboard Learn Support Resources/creating announcements

=Creating announcements=

Follow these instructions to post an announcement in your Blackboard Learn course.

 * 1. With Edit Mode ON, click the ‘Announcements’ link in the course menu.


 * 2. Click ‘Create Announcement.’


 * 3. Enter a Subject and Message.


 * 4. Set Date Restrictions if desired. Check ‘Email Announcement’ to send a copy of the announcement immediately.


 * 5. Click ‘Browse’ to add a link to an item in your course (quiz, assignment, module...). If you have questions, please contact elearningfacilitator@tru.ca.


 * 6. Click ‘Submit’ to save and send the announcement.

Sample Vacation Message
I will be away from my office between [DATE] and [DATE]. During that time, please continue to submit your assignments using the assignment submission links provided in Blackboard Learn, and my colleague [NAME] will mark your work and return it to you. If you have questions about the course, you may contact [NAME] at [EMAIL]. If you have questions or concerns about this message, please contact deliverysupport@tru.ca.