Communication and Engagement

Messaging and Annoucements
- Canvas Inbox (Internal Messaging Tool) – Send messages to individual students, groups, or the entire class directly within Canvas.
- Creating Announcements – Post announcements to share important information with your students.
- Enable or Disable Announcements for Homepage – Control whether announcements appear on the course homepage of your course for students.
Engagement Tools
- Set up and grade a discussion with checkpoints – Set multiple due dates and assign different point values for each stage of a graded discussion.
- Discussions – Facilitate online conversations and collaborative learning among students.
Calendar & Chat
- Canvas Calendar – View and manage assignments, events, and due dates for your course and students.
- Using the Course Chat Feature to Communicate with Students – Chat with students in real time to provide quick feedback or support.
Still Need Help?
You can use the Canvas Instructor Guides or email us at ecat@montana.edu for questions.
