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Post an Announcement

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To keep your students informed about schedules, deadlines, submissions, or any course-related updates, create a News item. This message will be displayed in the News widget, ensuring students stay updated.

  1. From the BigSky homepage, click the course where you want to post an announcement.
  2. In the Navigation Bar, go to Communication > News and select New Item. You can also click the drop-down arrow in the News widget and click New News Item.
  3. Fill out the required fields:
    • Headline: Serves as the title of your announcement.
    • Content: This is your announcement, which can include text, video, or images.
  4. Customize your announcement by setting the following:
    • Availability: Schedule the post by setting start and end dates.
    • Attachments: Include files in your announcement.
    • Additional Release Conditions: Specify actions or activities required before students can view the announcement.
  5. Click Save as Draft to continue editing later, or click Publish to post it immediately or based on the availability dates.

News items will automatically be displayed in the News widget according to their start and end dates. Only students enrolled in the course can view your announcement.

Minimum BigSky Usage Requirements:

  • The link to the first synchronous session should be posted in the News before the session starts.
  • Headlines should be clear and direct.
  • Always set end dates to minimize clutter and help students focus on current, relevant announcements.
  • Remind your students to enable their email notifications.
  • Encourage your students to download the Brightspace Pulse App. 
Announcements can also be conveniently viewed through the Brightspace Pulse App, ensuring students receive prompt notifications.

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