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Admin2: /* See Also */

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Admin2 at 22:53, 24 March 2017

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Editor1 at 21:09, 2 April 2012

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Admin2 at 23:58, 29 September 2010

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Admin2: /* Unblock a message thread */

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Unblock a message thread

Admin: /* Block a message thread */

2010-08-31T16:17:16Z

Block a message thread

Admin2 at 00:38, 26 November 2009

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Admin2 at 22:03, 8 August 2008

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Admin2 at 21:34, 8 August 2008

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 [[Category:Communication]]
-[[Category:Course Management System]]
+[[Category:LMS]]
 [[Category:ePortfolios]]
 [[Category:Websites]]

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 [[Category:Communication]]
 [[Category:Course Management System]]
-[[Category:Electronic portfolio]]
+[[Category:ePortfolios]]
 [[Category:Websites]]

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 *# From the gradebook click on the "message" (envelope) icon.  The message will have a link to the gradebook item where it was sent.  This option is best for discussing a grade.
 *# From the roster, click on a student ID or name and select the "message" (envelope) icon to write a message.
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 [[Category:Electronic portfolio]]
 [[Category:Websites]]

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-The Message Board provides flexible and secure messaging and discussions among members. It is available from any web-enabled computer and eliminates the need for email access.
+The Message Board provides flexible, secure messaging and discussions among members. It is available from any web-enabled computer and eliminates the need for email access.
 {{Message write how to}}
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-Note: You can also go to the '''inbox''' submenu to view unread nessages. Unread messages have the new mail (http://www.rcampus.com/images/icons/16/mail_new.gif) icon next to them.
+Note: You can also go to the '''inbox''' submenu to view unread messages. Unread messages have the new mail (http://www.rcampus.com/images/icons/16/mail_new.gif) icon next to them.
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 # Go to the '''inbox''' submenu to view all messages.
 # Press the '''email style''' button on top of the message list to view messages individually and not by the thread.
-# Click on the '''Sender''' link in the column header to sort messages by senders.
+# Click on the '''Sender''' link in the column header to sort messages by sender.
 # Change the page if necessary to find messages sent by you or other senders.
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 # Click on the '''message''' icon (http://www.rcampus.com/images/login_banner/mail.gif) on top of the page.
 # Go to the '''inbox''' submenu to view all messages. Make sure you are viewing using the "email style" setting.
-# Check box next to the messages to be deleted.
+# Check the box next to the messages to be deleted.
 # Press the '''delete selected''' button.
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 '''forum style''' displays message threads and the number of messages in each thread.
-'''email style''' lists individual messages in the order they are received .
+'''email style''' lists individual messages in the order they are received.
 # Click on the '''message''' icon (http://www.rcampus.com/images/login_banner/mail.gif) on top of the page.
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 ==Private Messaging==
-* Teachers-student messaging: Teachers can engage in private messaging with individual students in various ways.  These messages will remain confidential between the parties.  There are three different ways to send private messages to students:
+* Teacher-student messaging: Teachers can engage in private messaging with individual students in various ways.  These messages will remain confidential between the parties.  There are three different ways to send private messages to students:
-*# Create a new message by selecting "write" and select individual students from the list next to each class title.  Make sure to NOT include the class in the message.
+*# Create a new message by selecting "write" and select individual student(s) from the list next to each class title.  Make sure to NOT include the class in the message.
 *# From the gradebook click on the "message" (envelope) icon.  The message will have a link to the gradebook item where it was sent.  This option is best for discussing a grade.
 *# From the roster, click on a student ID or name and select the "message" (envelope) icon to write a message.
-* To tutors:  Open the tutor profile and click on "Contact me" to send the tutor a message
+* To tutors:  Open the tutor profile and click on "Contact me" to send the tutor a message.
 * In Book Exchange: Click on "Contact Seller" or "Contact Buyer" to send a message to the other member that has posted a book for sale.

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 # Select recipients to be blocked from viewing the message.
 # Press [save].
 ==Unblock a message thread==
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 * To tutors:  Open the tutor profile and click on "Contact me" to send the tutor a message
 * In Book Exchange: Click on "Contact Seller" or "Contact Buyer" to send a message to the other member that has posted a book for sale.
 ==See Also==

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−		+	==Private Messaging==
		+	* Teachers-student messaging: Teachers can engage in private messaging with individual students in various ways. These messages will remain confidential between the parties. There are three different ways to send private messages to students:
		+	*# Create a new message by selecting "write" and select individual students from the list next to each class title. Make sure to NOT include the class in the message.
		+	*# From the gradebook click on the "message" (envelope) icon. The message will have a link to the gradebook item where it was sent. This option is best for discussing a grade.
		+	*# From the roster, click on a student ID or name and select the "message" (envelope) icon to write a message.
		+	* To tutors: Open the tutor profile and click on "Contact me" to send the tutor a message
		+	* In Book Exchange: Click on "Contact Seller" or "Contact Buyer" to send a message to the other member that has posted a book for sale.

	==See Also==		==See Also==

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 # Click on the message subject to go to the message.
 # Click on the '''block this thread''' button.
-# Select which recipient you want to block accessing the thread by clicking a radio button next to them.
+# Select recipients to be blocked from viewing the message.
 # Press [save].
 ==Unblock a message thread==

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 # Click on the '''message''' icon (http://www.rcampus.com/images/login_banner/mail.gif) on top of the page. It shows how many unread messages are in your inbox and takes you directly to the unread messages.
 # Click on the message subject to read the message content.
 Note: You can also go to the '''inbox''' submenu to view unread nessages. Unread messages have the new mail (http://www.rcampus.com/images/icons/16/mail_new.gif) icon next to them.
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 # Check box next to the messages to be deleted.
 # Press the '''delete selected''' button.
 Note: Deleted messages cannot be undeleted. Please be careful not to delete a message by mistake.
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 # Click on the message subject to go to the message you want to retract.
 # Press the '''retract''' button at the bottom of the message content.

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	Note: Deleted messages cannot be undeleted. Please be careful not to delete a message by mistake.		Note: Deleted messages cannot be undeleted. Please be careful not to delete a message by mistake.
		+
		+
		+	==Delete multiple messages==
		+	# Click on the '''message''' icon (http://www.rcampus.com/images/login_banner/mail.gif) on top of the page.
		+	# Go to the '''inbox''' submenu to view all messages. Make sure you are viewing using the "email style" setting.
		+	# Check box next to the messages to be deleted.
		+	# Press the '''delete selected''' button.
		+
		+	Note: Deleted messages cannot be undeleted. Please be careful not to delete a message by mistake.
		+

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-==Read a message==
+==Open an unread message==
-# Select '''unread''' to view a list of unread messages or '''inbox''' to view all messages. Unread messages have a new mail (http://www.rcampus.com/images/icons/16/mail_new.gif) icon next to them.
+# Click on the '''message''' icon (http://www.rcampus.com/images/login_banner/mail.gif) on top of the page. It shows how many unread messages are in your inbox and takes you directly to the unread messages.
 # Click on the message subject to read the message content.
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 All sent messages are treated as any post and can be found in your "inbox".
-# Select '''inbox''' from the '''messages''' menu.
+# Click on the '''message''' icon (http://www.rcampus.com/images/login_banner/mail.gif) on top of the page.
-# Press '''email style''' on top to view messages individually and not by message thread.
+# Go to the '''inbox''' submenu to view all messages.
-# Click on '''Sender''' in the column header to sort by message sender.
+# Press the '''email style''' button on top of the message list to view messages individually and not by the thread.
-# Change the page if necessary to find messages sent by you or any sender.
+# Click on the '''Sender''' link in the column header to sort messages by senders.
 ==Reply to a message==
-# Press '''reply''' while reading a message.
+# Click on the '''message''' icon (http://www.rcampus.com/images/login_banner/mail.gif) on top of the page.
 # Enter your reply message.
-# Press ''post''.
+# Press [post].
 ==Delete a message==
-# While reading a message, press the '''delete''' button.
+# Click on the '''message''' icon (http://www.rcampus.com/images/login_banner/mail.gif) on top of the page.
 Note: Deleted messages cannot be undeleted. Please be careful not to delete a message by mistake.
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-==Change message viewing style==
+==Change the message viewing style==
 Messages in the inbox can be viewed using a '''forum style''' or an '''email style'''.
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 '''email style''' lists individual messages in the order they are received .
-# Select '''inbox''' from the '''messages''' menu.
+# Click on the '''message''' icon (http://www.rcampus.com/images/login_banner/mail.gif) on top of the page.
-# Press the '''forum style''' or '''email style''' button located above the messages.
+# Go to the '''inbox''' submenu to view all messages.
 ==Retract a message==
-# Select '''inbox''' from the '''messages''' menu.
+# Click on the '''message''' icon (http://www.rcampus.com/images/login_banner/mail.gif) on top of the page.
-# Click on the message title for which you want it to retract.
+# Go to the '''inbox''' submenu to view all messages.
-# Press '''retract''' button at the bottom of the message content.
+# Click on the message subject to go to the message you want to retract.
-==Unretract a message==
+==Undo a retracted message==
-# Select '''inbox''' from the '''messages''' menu.
+# Click on the '''message''' icon (http://www.rcampus.com/images/login_banner/mail.gif) on top of the page.
-# Click on the message title for which you want it to unretract.
+# Go to the '''inbox''' submenu to view all messages.
-# Press '''unretract''' button at the bottom of the message content.
+# Click on the message subject to go to the message you want to undo retract.
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 This feature is only available to faculty members.
-# Open a message first by go to '''inbox''' and click on a message title.
+# Click on the '''message''' icon (http://www.rcampus.com/images/login_banner/mail.gif) on top of the page.
-# Click on '''share this thread''' button.
+# Go to the '''inbox''' submenu to view all messages.
-# Select which recipient to share a thread and press ''save''.
+# Click on the message subject to go to the message.
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 This feature is only available to faculty members.
-# Open a message first by go to '''inbox''' and click on a message title.
+# Click on the '''message''' icon (http://www.rcampus.com/images/login_banner/mail.gif) on top of the page.
-# Click on '''block this thread''' button.
+# Go to the '''inbox''' submenu to view all messages.
-# Select which recipient to be blocked by clicking a radio button and press ''save''.
+# Click on the message subject to go to the message.
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 This feature is only available to faculty members.
-# Open a message first by go to '''inbox''' and click on a message title.
+# Click on the '''message''' icon (http://www.rcampus.com/images/login_banner/mail.gif) on top of the page.
-# Click on '''block/unblock this thread''' button.
+# Go to the '''inbox''' submenu to view all messages.
-# Select which recipient to be unblocked by clicking a radio button and press ''save''.
+# Click on the message subject to go to the message.