Difference between revisions of "Team messaging"
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There are two ways for faculty and teams to send and read [[team]] messages. | There are two ways for faculty and teams to send and read [[team]] messages. | ||
| − | * Using the class discussion tool: All class websites come with a class discussions tool which allows team messaging. | + | * Using the class discussion tool: All class websites come with a class discussions tool, which allows for team messaging. |
| − | * Using the message center: All accounts come with its own message board. Recipients are categorized by types such as classes, teams, individuals, etc. | + | * Using the message center: All accounts come with its own message board. Recipients are categorized by types, such as: classes, teams, individuals, etc. |
Note: A team cannot send or view messages for other teams. Faculty can send or view messages for all teams. | Note: A team cannot send or view messages for other teams. Faculty can send or view messages for all teams. | ||
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# From top menu select '''classroom''' then '''classes''' submenu. | # From top menu select '''classroom''' then '''classes''' submenu. | ||
# Click on the class title to go to the class website home page. | # Click on the class title to go to the class website home page. | ||
| − | # Click on the + sign next to the '''class discussions''' side menu to expand it. | + | # Click on the '''+''' sign next to the '''class discussions''' side menu to expand it. |
# Click on a team name. | # Click on a team name. | ||
# Press the '''write message''' button. | # Press the '''write message''' button. | ||
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===Method 2: Message center=== | ===Method 2: Message center=== | ||
| − | # Click on the '''message''' icon (http://www.rcampus.com/images/login_banner/mail.gif) | + | # Click on the '''message''' icon (http://www.rcampus.com/images/login_banner/mail.gif) at the top of the page. |
# Click on the '''write''' submenu. | # Click on the '''write''' submenu. | ||
#* Faculty will see a '''Select teams''' link next to the class titles. Click the link and select one or more teams. | #* Faculty will see a '''Select teams''' link next to the class titles. Click the link and select one or more teams. | ||
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# From top menu select '''classroom''' then '''classes''' submenu. | # From top menu select '''classroom''' then '''classes''' submenu. | ||
# Click on the class title to go to the class website home page. | # Click on the class title to go to the class website home page. | ||
| − | # Click on the + sign next to the '''class discussions''' side menu to expand it. | + | # Click on the '''+''' sign next to the '''class discussions''' side menu to expand it. |
# Click on a team name to see a list of messages for that team. | # Click on a team name to see a list of messages for that team. | ||
===Method 2: Message center=== | ===Method 2: Message center=== | ||
| − | # Click on the '''message''' icon (http://www.rcampus.com/images/login_banner/mail.gif) | + | # Click on the '''message''' icon (http://www.rcampus.com/images/login_banner/mail.gif) at the top of the page. |
# Click on the '''inbox''' submenu. | # Click on the '''inbox''' submenu. | ||
| − | # From the side | + | # From the side menu, select the team name under its class title. A list of team messages will display. |
Revision as of 21:39, 2 April 2012
There are two ways for faculty and teams to send and read team messages.
- Using the class discussion tool: All class websites come with a class discussions tool, which allows for team messaging.
- Using the message center: All accounts come with its own message board. Recipients are categorized by types, such as: classes, teams, individuals, etc.
Note: A team cannot send or view messages for other teams. Faculty can send or view messages for all teams.
Contents
Sending a message
Method 1: Class websites
- From top menu select classroom then classes submenu.
- Click on the class title to go to the class website home page.
- Click on the + sign next to the class discussions side menu to expand it.
- Click on a team name.
- Press the write message button.
- Enter message subject, the message content and press [post].
Method 2: Message center
- Click on the message icon (
) at the top of the page. - Click on the write submenu.
- Faculty will see a Select teams link next to the class titles. Click the link and select one or more teams.
- Students will see a list of teams to select under recipients. Select teams by checking the box next to the team name.
- Enter message subject, the message content and press [post].
Reading team messages
Method 1: Class websites
- From top menu select classroom then classes submenu.
- Click on the class title to go to the class website home page.
- Click on the + sign next to the class discussions side menu to expand it.
- Click on a team name to see a list of messages for that team.
Method 2: Message center
- Click on the message icon () at the top of the page.
- Click on the inbox submenu.
- From the side menu, select the team name under its class title. A list of team messages will display.
See Also
- Features of Message Center
- Message board How-To
- Message board FAQ
- Class messaging
- Team messaging by teams
- Coursework discussions attached to a coursework
- Confidential grade reviews between an instructor and a student
- Rubric assessment discussions
- Teams
- Course management
