Brightspace has added a Copy option in the News item area. The copy feature allows you to copy a previous news item in your course without having to create a news item each time. This is great if you are posting news items to remind students frequently of similar items such as upcoming quizzes or assignments, or if you post a daily or weekly note in the News area.
Please note: This feature does not allow you to copy from a previous semester's course. If you are interested in copying over news items from a previous course, please see the Copy a Previous Course libguide, or contact asktei@sjcme.edu for assistance.
How to Copy a Previous News Item in Your Course
On your course's homepage, navigate to the News area, and click on the dropdown arrow next to the title of the News item you wish to copy, and select Copy:
This opens up the News area edit window.
In the Headline text box, you will notice that the headline is already added as "Copy of....". Simply click on the box to edit the Headline as desired.
In the Content box, edit the text as you wish.
Scroll down the page to the Availability area. If you wish the announcement to be published right away, leave the date as is. If you wish it to be published at a later time/date, adjust the Start Date accordingly. If you wish the news item to disappear after a certain date, click on the box next to End Date and enter a date/time in the boxes provided.
Of course, you may also add an attachment or record an audio or video if desired.
Once satisfied, click on the blue Publish button at the bottom. Your copied/edited news item will now appear on your course homepage (unless you have it set to be published at a later date).
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