Tip: 3 Ways to Communicate with Students in MyClasses
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Communication is key in building relationships and this include the instructor-student relationship. Students engage more when instructors are there for their students. In online learning, this is often referred to as Instructor Presence, but is applicable to all instructional modalities. Below are 3 strategies to communicate to students using MyClasses and help build your instructor presence:
1: Announcements
Announcements are a great way to communicate with your students. When you create an announcement it is delivered to all students within the course via three communication channels:
Within your MyClasses course
Via email to their SU or default email address
Via notification or text message on mobile devices when students use the Canvas Student app (and most students use this app)
2: Inbox (Messages)
MyClasses provides it's own "email-type" messaging. The great news is that message sent to the Inbox are also duplicated in your Outlook email. The Inbox allows you to communicate to an entire class, student groups or individuals students. You can initiate the message directly from the Inbox icon on the left global navigation as well as through People (using the Contact Card) or Gradebook (more on that below).
3: Message Students Who option
You can use the Gradebook to send messages to your students using the Message Students Who option.
Canvas Guides
The following Canvas Guides provide additional information for you:
How do I send a message to a user in a course in the Inbox as an instructor?
How do I send a message to a user in a student group in the Inbox as an instructor?
How do I send a message to all course users in the Inbox as an instructor?
How do I reply to submission comments in the Inbox as an instructor?
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