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Compose a new message by selecting the “Compose a new message” icon:
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From the course drop-down menu
To send a message to your teacher, choose your course [1], select the course where you want to send the message:
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In the “To” field enter the name of the individual who you want to send the message to. contact book to the right of the To field [2], then select your teacher [3].
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When you are finished composing your message, click the Send button.
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