Service Steps
1. Log in to Blackboard using your university account.
2. Select the required course.
3. Go to the Control Panel.
4. Select Course Tools.
5. Click Announcements.
6. Select Create Announcement.
7. Enter the announcement subject.
8. Enter the announcement message and instructions.
9. Select the announcement duration:
o Permanent.
o Date Restricted.
10. Set the announcement start and end dates and times, if required.
11. Enable the option to send a copy of the announcement by email, if needed.
12. Add a link to course content or an activity, if required.
13. Review the announcement and verify the information.
14. Click Submit to publish the announcement.
Create Announcements
This service enables faculty members to create announcements within a Blackboard course to notify students about updates, important dates, assignments, tests, and course-related changes. Faculty members can specify the announcement display period and send a copy by email.
• An active university account.
• The course must be assigned to the faculty member in Blackboard.
• Students must be enrolled in the course.
• The announcement subject and content must be prepared.
• The announcement display period must be specified, if required.
• An internet connection.
• Compliance with university policies regarding publishing and electronic communication.