How do I set an announcement to email to the students?
Blackboard 9.1 allows Students to decide what information they wish to receive from the system and how they wish to receive it. However, Instructors can use the Override User Notification Settings option to send the Announcement via email regardless of the Student’s settings.
To send an Announcement to the students via email, select the option to Override User Notification Settings found under the Option 2 Web Announcement Options.
Why would I use the Course Link option when creating an Announcement?
Using the Course Link option will take Students directly to the resource/materials/Assignment/etc being referenced in the Announcement. This reduces the need for Students to search the course for the materials they are being asked to access.
How can I make my class announcements more engaging?
Announcements can be more engaging by adding an audio and/or video file using the media tool bar. Incorporating media, particularly if the audio or video features the Instructor personalizes the experience for the students.
Emailed Announcements are sent as text only files so be sure to include text in the body of the Announcement as well so Students know to view the Announcement in Blackboard.
