You can add an announcement in Canvas using one of two primary methods, with the easiest and fastest way being directly from your course homepage sidebar.
Adding timely announcements is a key way to communicate important updates, reminders, or news to your students or course participants in Canvas.
Methods to Add an Announcement
Canvas provides straightforward ways to create new announcements for your course. Based on common navigation within the platform, here are the steps you can follow:
Method 1: Using the Course Homepage Sidebar (Easiest & Fastest)
This method allows for quick creation directly from the course's landing page.
- Step 1: Navigate to your specific course homepage in Canvas.
- Step 2: Look for the right-hand sidebar menu on the page.
- Step 3: Click on the "New Announcement" button that appears in this sidebar.
- Step 4: You will be directed to a page to compose your announcement (add a title, message, etc.).
This method is highlighted as the most efficient way to get a new announcement drafted quickly.
Method 2: Using the Course Navigation Menu
The Announcements tab is a central hub for viewing and creating all course announcements.
- Step 1: In your course, locate the left-hand course navigation menu.
- Step 2: Click on the "Announcements" tab (often labeled with the number of new announcements if any).
- Step 3: On the Announcements index page, look for and click the "+ Announcement" button (or similar wording like "Add Announcement").
- Step 4: You will be taken to the announcement composition page to add your content and settings.
Both methods lead you to the announcement editor where you can draft your message, add media, attach files, and set posting options.
