Add activity messages

The activity Messages page lets you enter messages, such as activity directions, that students can read at the beginning and end of an activity. When enabled in your course, students can also view activity directions. Including messages is optional.

To create activity messages or directions:

  1. Add an activity, select the behavioral mode, and add questions to the activity.
  2. Click Messages.
  3. Enter text in the following fields using the content editor:

    Note: Section-level activity directions are not available in all courses. The Directions option appears if you select Enable Direction Lines in activity sections on the course Preferences > Activities page. Instructors must enable this feature for teaching assistants.

  4. To format message text, or record an audio message, if enabled, click Edit HTML to open the content editor.
  5. To define a grade schema for the activity, click Save and Continue.

Note: If audio is available in your course, select Enable Blackboard Collaborate Voice Authoring on the Preferences > General page to use the audio feature.