Forums (Announcement): Using the forum

Announcements

To create an announcement

• Go to the Announcement forum in your course. By default, it appears on the Home/Welcome page.
• Click to open the forum, and then click Add a new topic.
• Title your announcement and type your message to students. Note that you can also attach a file.
• Click Post to forum.

To edit an Announcement 

• Open the Announcements forum.
• Click on the title of the post you want to edit (listed on the left). 
• Click Edit to edit the subject, message or both.
• Save.

To schedule an Announcement 

Some tutors find it helpful to schedule announcements in advance. 

• Go in to Edit the announcement, then look for Display Period (below the text editor).
• Click the grey arrow to reveal Display Period setting options.
• Check Enable for Display start. Select the time and date you want the announcement released.
• Check Enable for Display end (optional). Select the time and date you want it taken down.