If you like, you can create an Announcement in the first section of your course's page so the students will see when they first enter a Moodle course. It is a key place to put time-sensitive information such as deadlines, changes, corrections, clarifications, and schedules.

From the Course Menu:

1. Click on the Turn editing on link in the Course menu section.
2. Click on the drop down box to the right of the section you wish to add an anouncement to that says Add files.. and select Insert a label.
3. Type what you wish to announce in the text box. Choose the size, font and style desired.
4. Under Visible to users select Hide if you do not want to show the announcement or Show if you wish to show it.
5. Click Save changes.

To Modify:

1. Click on the Turn editing on link in the Course menu section.
2. Click on thebutton, which will allow you to edit the label.
3. Don't forget to save!

More Information:

Q: How can I remove the Announcement or move it to another area?

A: To remove the announcement completely, Turn editing on, then click on the right next to the announcement. It will open up in a new page and ask "Are you absolutely sure you want to completely delete '_____' ?" and click Yes if you wish to permanently delete the announcement. If you wish to move the announcement to another section, with the editing still on click on the and then you wil be allowed to choose where you would like to have the announcement moved to.

Q: Can I hide it from my students to use at another time?

A: Yes! with editing on, simply click on the . If the eye is open, the announcement is shown. If the eye is closed , the announcement is hidden.