The Announcements tool is a system widget located on your course homepage. It is used as a method of communicating with your students to relay messages, important events, and other updates.

https://documentation.brightspace.com/EN/le/announcements/learner/announcements_intro_1.htm

How do I add an announcement?

Creating an Announcement:

None at this time.

• This is the first area students are presented with when they click on your course. We recommend to communicate with them often through the use of this tool, as well as utilize it to post important events, dates, and deadlines.
• We recommend to begin your course with at least one News item, welcoming your class and introducing yourself.

Please let us know if you have any further pedagogical input for this tool.

For questions or concerns, Avenue support is available from Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM at (905) 525-9140 ext. 23757 or by completing the intake form located at http://avenue.mcmaster.ca/support/