Announcements and Staff Information

Creating an Announcement

1. Within a course site, click Control Panel
2. Click Announcements in the Course Tools area
3. 
   Click Add Announcement button (top left corner)
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, and select the course location to link to
8. Optional: To email this announcement to all Blackboard users, click the checkbox
9. Click Submit
10. Click OK

Modifying an Announcement

1. Within a course site, click Control Panel
2. Click Announcements in the Course Tools area
3. Find the announcement you wish to modify and select the Modify button (on the right)
4. Make changes as needed
5. Click Submit
6. Click OK
7. Click OK

Creating a Staff Profile

1. Within a course site, click Control Panel
2. Click Staff Information in the Course Tools area
3. Click Profile (top action bar)
4. Enter Profile Information
5. Select desired settings in the Options section (Note: An Image and/or a Personal Link can be added)
6. Click Submit
7. Click OK

 

Additional Information

Course Tools (Instructor Manual)