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.
Follow the steps below to open a Chat:
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. |
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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. |
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view user information |
Select a Username in the Participant list and then click User Info. |
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send a private message to a user |
Select a Username in the Participant list and then click Private Message. |