Canvas communication

The communication tools in Canvas enable you to easily communicate with your lecturer and classmates while you're studying at AUT.

The following video provides an overview of the communication options available within Canvas at AUT.

Send a message with the Canvas inbox

The Canvas inbox allows you to easily communicate with other users. Refer to your course's expectations for communication protocols when sending messages within Canvas.

1. Click on 'Inbox' from the global navigation menu
2. Then, click on the 'Compose a New Message' icon
3. Select the course from the dropdown menu
4. Type the name of another user or choose from the list
5. Add a subject and message, then click the 'Send' button

Useful links

• Using the inbox
• Finding unread messages in the inbox 
• Viewing announcements
• Replying to a discussion

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