The chat tool is an online, interactive area where students and instructors can chat online in real-time discussions.
Use this tool to:
• Chat with peers and ask instructors questions during sessions.
• Arrange group conversations
• Create your own private chat
Enter Chat
1. Select the Chat link in the navigation bar
2. A list of available chats will be displayed. Click the name of the chat room you would like to join.
3. You will now be taken to the chat room. All participants currently in the chat room will be listed on the left hand side of the page. All chat room text will be listed in the large box under the word chat.
Enter text in Chat
1. Locate the bar at the bottom of the chat room. Click inside the bar and begin typing your message.
2. Once you are satisfied with your message, select theSEND button.
Your text has now been added to the chat room for all users to see.
Exit chat room
To exit a chat room, select the Exit Button button located in the top right corner of the page.
View chat archive
It is possible to read the contents of a previous chat session by visiting the chat room archives.
To read the chat room archives:
1. Select the 
archive button next to the chat room you wish to read.
2. A list of all available archives will be shown, newest archives will be listed first.
Click the archive date that you wish to view, and its contents will be displayed.
Create private chat
iLearn users have the ability to create a private chat in which they are able to select who is able to join the chat room. This is particularly useful for groups because they have the ability meet in private.
To create a private chat:
1. From the available chats window, select the Create Chat button located in the top right corner.
2. A create chat page will show up, select the Personal Chat option and click next.
3. Title your chat room and give it a description. Click next to continue.
4. Add participants in which you want to join the chat room by selecting the add button.You can either type in the username of someone you know, or choose classmates from your class. Click ADD to add these users to your chat room.
5. Once you have entered all the participants, select the ENTER CHAT button to enter the chat.
6. Your private chat room will now be displayed in the Available Chats under Personal Chats.
7. To edit your chat room select the 
edit chat button located next to your personal chat under options. Here you will be able to add/remove users from your chat room as well as changing the title and description of the chat.
8. If you wish to delete your chat room, you can do so by selecting the 
delete chat button.
