To create a Voice Announcement please follow the steps outlined below:

1. Log into Blackboard
2. Navigate to the course Control Panel
3. Click the Customization link



4. Click the Tool Availability link



5. Scroll down and ensure that the checkbox to the right of Wimba Voice Announcements Extension is checked



6. Click the Submit button
7. Click on the Course Tools link located on the Control Panel
8. Click on the Voice Announcement link



9. Type in the Subject and the Message in the appropriate text boxes. Please note that even though you are adding a voice announcement you should still include the text portion for any student who may be hearing impaired.
10. To record the voice portion of the announcement simply click on the Record button in section 2 and begin speaking into your microphone.



11. When you have finished recording, click the Stop button.  At this time you can click play to listen to your recorded announcement.
12. Choose the Options you desire under section 3
13. Click the Submit button

To download this tutorial, click here: Add a Voice Announcement!