Add an Announcement in Pepperdine Canvas
What Does It Do?
The Announcements tool allows you to compose and post messages in your class that can also be sent by email to all site participants. This offers two ways to make sure your message reaches your students or colleagues.
How You Can Use It
- Share details about new activities or prepare participants for a class session.
- Notify students of last-minute changes (e.g. you are out sick or an exam has been postponed).
- Announce changes to an assignment.
Key Reminders
- By Default, students will receive an email notification. Note how there is no option to adjust for that when creating an announcement in Canvas.
- Keep announcements brief and purposeful. Consider adding a warm tone to help build classroom community.
Instructions
For more information, see Canvas’ documentation: