Instructors: Utilizing Messages

Created by Jenna Numann, Modified on Wed, 2 Apr at 3:43 PM by Jenna Numann

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As an instructor utilize in platform messaging to send a course-wide message or a direct message to a learner or another instructor. 


View Messages 

Messages can be viewed in the 'Messages' tab found in the left navigation menu.

  • When you receive a new message, a red circle will appear in the left navigation menu next to Messages.
  • Your learners will also receive a message notification when an activity has been returned to them with feedback.  


Course-wide Messages

View and send course-wide messages by posting in the message thread under the course title. 

  • Any messages posted under the course title will be seen by all learners and instructors in the course.
    • All instructors and learners enrolled in the course can post and reply in the message forum.


Direct Messages

View and send direct messages by selecting a learner or participant in the course to open a private message thread. 

  • Expand a course name to view the enrolled learners and send a direct message to any learner.  
    • Any messages sent directly to a learner will only be seen by you and the learner.

 

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