Email Your Students (Canvas Conversations)

In Canvas, email is called Conversations or Inbox.

To send an email message to your students, click on the Inbox link in the global navigation menu on the left-hand side.

Click on the Compose icon.

Compose Message

Select the course you wish to email, then click the People icon (2) to choose the specific individuals, sections, or groups within the course you wish to email and add them to the To: field (1).

Add Recipient

Compose the message, attach any files or media that you wish to attach, and click on Send.

Students will receive an email of your message within Canvas Inbox (they will also receive a copy of the message in their WPI email if they signed up for Conversation notifications). You should receive any student replies in Canvas.

Not sure if your email was sent?

You can see your sent messages by going to the Inbox and switching the drop-down menu in the upper-left from Inbox to Sent.

Note: If you would like to receive copies of emails that you have sent your students, you may "cc:" yourself on the message, or adjust your Notifications settings.

Using the Inbox to Contact Groups and Sections

The view below will demonstrate how you can use the inbox to contact groups and sections.

Guides

How do I compose and send a message to my students?

For more information on the Inbox, click here