When to Use?
You can access messages from both the Messages page and within each individual course or organization. We encourage our Blackboard community to read and understand the GVSU Email Policy to ensure any communication sent inside of Blackboard is in accordance with the policy.
Messages in Ultra Course
Replying to Messages
Note: Messages may not appear for all courses/organizations (particularly those with large enrollments).
Important: Update your notifications to receive messages.
Procedure
Messages for all Courses
In the list where your name appears, select Messages.
You can send messages to each other, multiple people, or an entire class. Message activity remains inside the system (i.e. Blackboard).
This information also applies to organizations.
Don't miss any action. New messages appear in bold font.
Access messages across time. You can view messages for current, previous, and future courses. Use the arrows to navigate to another time period.
To send a new message, select the New Message (+) icon.
To write a new message, begin by typing in the Recipient box. Names begin to populate based on the typed text. Select the appropriate recipient(s) for the message.
Type the message in the message box. Note the options to Send an email copy to recipients and Allow replies to this message. Make the appropriate selections. Click Send when finished.
