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.