How do I submit a class or private message in the Blackboard classroom?

Follow the steps below to send a private message in Blackboard:

1. Click Messages

 

2. Click the Plus to the right of the course nam

 

3. Add the Recipients you would like to receive the message
4. Type your message
5. Click Send
6. you can also check the box to Send an email copy to recipients(optional)
   

Note: You cannot post messages if the course is set to private. Check on the left to see if the class is set to private, if it is contact technical support so they can contact your instructor.

Also Note: Messages in Blackboard are only sent to the recipients you add, just like sending an email.

• You can send a private message to the instructor by selecting their name
• You can send the same message to multiple people by adding multiple recipients
• You can send the message to the entire class by selecting the whole class icon which will have the course name attached to it
• Messages do not count toward participation grade or class attendance requirements

For more information see Blackboard's video on Submitting private messages:

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