Announcements within Bruin Learn courses are the premier method for instructors to communicate directly and efficiently with their students. This feature ensures that vital course updates, reminders, and information reach every student enrolled, including those on the waitlist. Leveraging the Announcements tool effectively can significantly enhance student engagement and keep your course running smoothly.
To initiate an announcement, navigate to your course menu within Bruin Learn. On the right side of the page, you will find a +Announcement button. Clicking this button will open the announcement creation interface, setting the stage for your message.
Upon clicking +Announcement, you will be presented with a straightforward screen. Here, you can input a clear and concise Topic Title for your announcement in the designated field. Below the title, an editor window awaits your message content. Utilize this space to type out your announcement, ensuring all necessary details are included. Once your message is complete, simply scroll down to the bottom of the page and click Save. This action will immediately send your announcement to your students.
Your newly created announcement will then be posted on the Announcements page within Bruin Learn, making it readily accessible to students within the course site. Crucially, Bruin Learn also automatically sends a copy of each announcement directly to the official UCLA email addresses of all students in your course. This dual delivery system ensures maximum visibility and reduces the chances of students missing important communications.
It’s important to remember that students have the flexibility to personalize their notification settings within Canvas. They can customize how and how often they receive notifications. Therefore, establishing clear communication expectations in your course syllabus is highly recommended. Providing a statement about how you will use announcements and other communication methods sets clear guidelines for students. For students needing guidance on managing their Canvas notification preferences, detailed instructions are readily available here. This proactive approach helps ensure students remain informed and engaged with your course content and updates delivered through Bruin Learn announcements.
Bruin Learn New Analytics Interface
In the People section of your Bruin Learn course menu, you can access a comprehensive list of all users associated with your course. The column labeled “Login ID” displays each user’s UCLA Login ID. While this ID mirrors the format of an email address, it’s not always the email address where Canvas notifications are directed.
To ascertain the specific email addresses students have chosen for Canvas notifications, Bruin Learn provides the New Analytics feature. Located on the right side of your course Home page, clicking the “New Analytics” link and then selecting the “Students” tab at the top of the subsequent page will reveal the email addresses students have configured for Canvas notifications. This tool is invaluable for understanding student notification settings and ensuring effective communication within your Bruin Learn course environment.
