Description: Creating an Announcement

Guide:

1. Within a course site, click Control Panel
2. Click Announcements in the Course Tools area
3. Click Add Announcement
4. Enter a Subject
5. Enter text in the Message text box
6. Select desired settings in the Options section
7. Optional: To create a Course Link click Browse next to the Location text box, select the course location to link to, and click Submit
8. Click Submit
9. Click OK
10. Note: Announcements should be just that, an announcement similar to what you
    might do in class. They should not be permanent, nor should they be too long.
    When you make some, or all, announcements permanent you lessen their impact
    and meaning for the learner