Ever struggle with students not knowing exactly what’s going on in class? You can use the announcements feature to help keep them up-to-date. Learn how to send an announcement to your students through Blackboard to relay information quickly and efficiently.
For detailed instructions on creating Announcements, visit Blackboard Help.
In this article, you will see examples of useful generic announcements that you can use in your courses.
Example for an upcoming in-class Respondus LockDown Browser Exam
Exam X will be on DAY, MONTH ##. The exam will cover the following chapters/texts: ###. You must install LockDown Browser. For details on installing and using LockDown Browser, go to Respondus LockDown Browser (Student Quick Start Guide).
On the day of the exam, you will arrive in class with your laptop ready to take the exam. If you do not have a laptop, you can borrow one from the University at the STC. ENTER ANY SPECIAL RULES YOU HAVE FOR TAKING THE EXAM HERE. You will find a seat, start LockDown Browser, and enter the password I provide that allows you to begin the exam. You will have until the end of class to finish the exam.
Be sure to charge the laptop before you come to class.
Example for an upcoming Proctor U Exam
Exam X will be on DAY, MONTH ##. The exam will cover the following chapters/texts: ###. You will be taking the exam via Proctor U, an online exam proctoring service. For details on preparing for and taking a ProctorU exam, go to ProctorU for Students and follow the detailed instructions.
Other reasons to send announcements:
- Campus events that might be useful to your students
- Information regarding upcoming review sessions