How do I send messages in Ultra?

You and your students can send messages to each other, multiple people, or an entire class. Messages activity remains inside the system, and you don't have to worry about course emails crowding your inbox.

Instructions

1. In a course, select the Messages page.

2. Click on the New Message button in the top-right corner.

3. In the pop-out tray, click in the Recipients field to choose from the following options:

   1. All course members

   2. All instructors

   3. All students

   4. Select individual students one-by-one or begin typing their name to search the list of students.

4. Optional: Check the box “Send an email copy to recipients” to email a copy of this message.

5. Type your message in the Message text box.

6. Click Send.

The message will appear on the Messages page. Any replies to this message will appear here as well. Click on a thread to view the entire message history.

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