The Chat allows the users to interact with each other via a text-based chat. Chat is part of the Virtual Classroom. It can also be accessed separately.
Note: Some of the functionality in the chat is limited to those users with an Active role
Follow the steps below to open a Chat:
Click Communication on the Course Menu or Organization Menu.
Select Collaboration Tools.
Click Join to next to a Chat session.
The table below details the functions available in the Chat.
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enter a message for the class to read
type the message in the Compose field. Click Send. The message will appear in the chat area. There 1000 character limit for chat messages.
become an Active user
click the hand symbol. A hand appears next to the Username. The Session Admin clicks on the hand to make the user Active.
view user information
Select a Username in the Participant list and then click User Info.
send a private message to a user
Select a Username in the Participant list and then click Private Message.