Announcement notification help

[lilliepe]

Last year I had Canvas set up so that when I sent out an announcement I received a text and/or email and knew that it went out. For some reason this fall I am missing that feature and can't figure out how to restore it. Can you help me know where to look? Thanks!

[Chris_Hofer · Accepted solution]

Hi  @lilliepe ...

Super easy.  In Canvas, go to "Account" >> "Notifications".  Under the heading "Course Activities", you'll see a row for "Announcements Created By You".  You may also have columns already created here for setting the frequency of those notifications...such as e-mail address, text message, etc.  Just set those options how you want, and you'll be good to go.

How do I add contact methods to receive Canvas notifications as an instructor? 

How do I add an additional email address as a contact method in Canvas as an instructor? 

How do I add a text (SMS) contact method in Canvas as an instructor? 

https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-13111-4152719738 

I hope this information will be of help to you, Penny.  Please let Community members know if you have any questions about this...thanks!

[lilliepe]

Thanks! I think I got it.

Penny