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Option 1- Using the Top View
The top menu provides a quick and easy way to access your messages from anywhere within Schoology. When a new message arrives in your inbox, a yellow number displays until you open the new message.
To send a message from the top menu:
1. Click the envelope icon in the top menu
2. Click New Message.
3. Enter the recipient's name in the To field. A list of users automatically populates as you type.
4. Select the user from the list.
5. Enter a subject and message
6. Click Send to complete.
Option 2: Through Course Members
You can also send a message directly from within your course. By choosing this option, you will also be able to send a message to a parent as well (provided that the parent has signed up for a parent account).
To send a message from a course.
1. Select the course the student is enrolled in
2. Click Members
3. Click on the gear icon
4. Select either Send Message or Message Parent
5. Enter a subject and message
6. Click Send to complete
Send a Message to All Members of a Course or Group
Course and Group messages allow admins to send a Schoology message to all members of the course or group. To send a course or group message:
1. Click the course or group that you administer
2. Click Course [or Group] Options in the left-hand menu
3. Click Send Message
4. Enter a subject and message
5. Click Send to complete
Receiving a Message and Sending a Response
1. When you have received a message the envelope icon in the top menu will have a number appear
2. Click on the envelope icon
3. Click a message to open and view its contents
4. Enter a response
5. Click Send to complete