Want to send a timely announcement to your students?
You can schedule announcements in Moodle to be emailed to your students at a specific time. This is a great way to send reminders, summaries, or important information.
Here’s how to do it:
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Create a New Announcement:
- Go to the “Announcements” forum in your Moodle course.
- Click [Add a new topic].
- Enter the “Subject” and “Message” for your announcement.
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Schedule the Announcement:
- Click the “Advanced” link to reveal additional settings.
- Under “Display period,” set the “Display start” date and time.
- This is when the announcement will become visible to students and when the email will be sent.
- Optionally, set a “Display end” date and time to hide the announcement after a certain period.
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Post Your Announcement:
- Click [Post to forum] to confirm.
Important Notes:
- Announcement Delivery: Announcements are typically sent within minutes of the scheduled time.
- Visibility: Announcements will be hidden until the “Display start” time.
- Forum Subscriptions: Announcements will only be sent to students subscribed to standard forums.
By following these steps, you can effectively schedule important announcements and keep your students informed.