The Messaging function allows you to send and receive private messages in Moodle. 


Moodle will alert you when you have new private messages from your tutor and other participants.



Messages

To access the Message Block, click on your Profile image at the top-right of the Dashboard page and scroll down to Messages:


This will open the Messages page where you can:


  • Search for Moodle Participants
  • Adjust your message Settings (cog icon next to the search box)
  • View your Contacts
  • See messages from Starred contacts, Groups or Private Messages



New Messages

If you receive a Message in Moodle a number will display near the Message icon:




Click on the Message icon to open the Message Block:




The name of the participant and the message will display in the Message Block:






Click on the Message to Reply:




Message Notifications

To notify you of a message in Moodle, a number will display by Message icon at the top of the Moodle page, you can also receive message alerts via email or pop up.


To manage how you receive message notifications, click on your Profile image at the top-right of the Dashboard page, scroll down to Preferences, then select the Message preferences under User account:




This will open the Message settings where you can chose your preferences:



The Settings are also accessible via the Messaging Block by clicking the Cog Icon:





For more information about see: Messaging