Communicate with your Instructor & Peers

In an online class, communication is crucial. Your instructor can't see your expression to know if you do not understand something. You also do not see your classmates sitting next to you, and you may miss the feeling of being "in this together." Here are some ways to communicate with your instructor and classmates.

Conversations/Inbox (One or more recipients)

    1. Click the inbox link in the left hand navigation menu. Enter a name, course, or group you would like to send a message to. This message can only be sent to the Inbox(s) of the individuals that you pick in the drop down menu.
    2. Write and send the message.

Here are more details on using the Canvas Inbox (Conversations) Links to an external site.

Video IconConversations Overview Video Guide

Discussions (All Class Participants)

      1. Click the appropriate Discussion title.
      2. Reply to a Discussion. (Links to an external site.)
      3. Embed images in Discussions. (Links to an external site.) (Optional)

Video IconDiscussions Overview Video