Add a Welcome Message to Your Course Homepage

A welcome message:

• Reassures students they’re in the right course
• Sets a friendly, inclusive tone
• Introduces you as the instructor
• Outlines key expectations and communication methods
• Helps students get started with confidence

📌 Tip: Include your preferred contact method and email address so students know how to reach you.

For help using the News Item tool to create, update, delete, dismiss, or pin messages, visit this guide.

Headline:

Hello,

Welcome to [Course Name]!

I’m [Your Name], and I’ll be your instructor for this [X-week] course, running from [Start Date] to [End Date].

If you’re new to BCIT’s Learning Hub, I recommend watching the Student Introduction Videos to help you get started.

This homepage is your go-to spot for updates. I’ll post a new message every Sunday evening to help you stay on track for the week.

To get started this week:

• Complete the Technology Tutorial on your My Home page
• Explore the course layout and content
• Review the Navigation Bar:
  • Content – Course materials
  • Activities – Submit assignments and take quizzes
  • Grades – View your marks
• Read the Course Outline and reach out if you have questions
• Go through the Getting Started section in the Table of Contents
• Begin reading [Next Week’s Topic/Reading]

Contact Info

• Email: [Your Email]
• Phone: [Your Phone Number]
• Location: [Your Office or Campus Location]
• I respond to emails on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

🛠️ Need Help?

Learning Hub Support
📧 studenthelp@bcit.ca
📞 604-412-7444 / 1-800-351-5533 (Option 2)
🕒 Mon–Fri, 7:30 AM–5:00 PM (PST)

Account or Access Issues (MFA, myBCIT, etc.)
📞 604-412-7444 / 1-800-351-5533 (Option 1)
🔗 Submit a ticket – service.bcit.ca
📚 Knowledge Base: kb.bcit.ca

Program Support
👤 [Program Assistant Contact Name]
📧 [Email]
📞 [Phone Number]

Looking forward to working with you this term!

Enjoy your learning,
[Your Name]