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News items are found on a the Course Home area of a course. They are public announcements that all students can see the next time they enter that course. This is one of the main ways you can communicate with students. Here is how to create a news item with a Start and End Date.
Step-by-Step:
- Enter the Course
- Click Course Home on the navbar
- Click on News from the Course Home Page
- Click on New Item
- Type a Headline/title
- Type in the Content area your message (In this area you can add images, videos, text, etc.)
- Under Availability, select a start and end date
- If you would like the item to be removed after a certain date, check the Remove news items based on end date
- Click on Publish (If you don't place dates on the news item it will be published right away
Questions? Contact the MyCourses Support Team by email at MyCourses4Faculty@spcollege.edu
or by phone at 727-341-3500 (Hours: Mon.- Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EST).
For after hours or weekend assistance, contact the SPC Helpdesk at 727-791-2795 or onlinehelp@spcollege.edu
or by phone at 727-341-3500 (Hours: Mon.- Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EST).
For after hours or weekend assistance, contact the SPC Helpdesk at 727-791-2795 or onlinehelp@spcollege.edu
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