Course updates

Course updates appear on the course home page, above the outline. They’re low-friction (no email triggered) and the right place for routine module-by-module news.

Studio → Content → Course updates. Updates added here appear at the top of the course home in the LMS. Course handouts (right) are the permanent sidebar of files and links.

How updates work

• Each update has a date and rich-text body.
• The most recent update shows expanded; older ones collapse.
• Updates are course-wide — not unit-scoped.

Good uses

• “Module 3 is now live.”
• “Updated clinical reference link on the diagnosis page.”
• “Live Q&A this Thursday at 7 pm — Zoom link in your enrolment email.”

Adding an update

1. In Studio, open the course.
2. Content → Updates.
3. Click New Update, write the body, save.
4. Updates are published immediately — no rebuild needed.

Handouts

The same page hosts a Handouts section — a permanent sidebar of links and files. Use this for:

• Reading lists.
• PDFs of slides or case packs.
• External resources that aren’t a graded part of the course.

Updates vs bulk email vs discussions

Need	Use
One-off announcement, all learners, no email	Course update
One-off announcement, all learners, with email	Bulk email
Ongoing conversation	Discussions