Use a chat

Before you begin

  • Make sure you are logged in as Teacher.

Procedure

  1. In the Navigation block on the right, click on Courses.
  2. Click on the name of the course in which you want to use a chat.
  3. On the course page, click on the chat icon or name of the chat in the section in which you want to start a chat:

    Figure: Chat on course page

    The teacher may provide options to use a forum for different topics in addition to the default forum announcements.
    The chat page with options to enter the chat or view past chat sessions (if available) will be opened.
  4. On the chat page, click on the link Click here to enter the chat now.

    Figure: Enter chat

    You have entered the chat. The chat will be opened in a new window.
  5. In the chat window, type a message into the text box on the bottom of the window.
  6. Once you have typed the message that you wish to send into the text box, click on the button Send to confirm your input and send the message.

    Figure: Send message

    Your message will appear in the chat window and be visible to other chat participants.
  7. If you wish to leave the chat again, simply click on the x icon in the top right corner of the chat window.

Results

These were the main steps that are necessary in oder to use a chat on the Karlifi Learning Platform. If past chat sessions are available, you may view them by clicking on the link View past chat sessions on the chat page.