Blackboard "Messages"

If your class is using the Messages feature, you can send and receive course-specific messages to/from other users (and the instructor) within Blackboard.

Creating/ Sending a Message:

• Click Communication (in the Course Menu)
• Click Messages
• To create a message, click the New Message button
• Under Recipients, you can add or modify recipients by clicking on the “To” button
• This will open the Select Recipients window, which will allow you to select who you would like to receive your message.
• After selecting each recipient, click the > arrow to add the recipient. Repeat this for each user you want to add).
• Once you’ve selected all of your recipients, click the Submit button, which will bring you back to the message box.
• This will allow you to type your message in the provided Body box (remember to include a subject). Optional: You can also add a file as an attachment to your message.
• To send your message, click Submit.

Reading a Message:

• Click Communication (in the Course Menu)
• Click Messages
• Click Inbox
• Click on the Subject name to read the message.
• Optional: You can also reply to a message by clicking the Reply button. You can then select the recipients, enter your response, and click Submit.
• Click OK when you are done reading the message.

Demonstration of How to Use Blackboard Messages (from Las Positas College)