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Setting up Announcement Notifications

Introduction

Instructors use course announcements as a primary communication channel with students. To receive all important updates, it is recommended that you enable announcement notifications.

Pulse App

  1. When you first install and log into the Pulse app, you will receive a prompt to enable notifications. This is the fastest way to stay informed of new announcements.
  2. If you declined notifications initially, you can enable them later in the Settings menu under “Notification Options." Tap Push Notifications. You can also adjust your Email Notifications here.
  3. Toggle on notifications you want to receive, including the New Announcement Available notification setting.

Brightspace

  1. When accessing Brightspace from a computer, a notification badge appears on the notifications icon in the upper right corner when there are new updates.
  2. Click the icon to view all your notifications, including course announcements.

     
  3. To receive course notifications via your AU email, click your name or profile icon, then select Notifications from the drop-down menu.
  4. You will be directed to the "Notifications" page.

  5. Configure your preferred notifications.
  6. You will begin receiving email notifications based on your selections.