Creating a Group Chat
Create shared conversations with multiple participants.
Group Chats allow multiple participants to communicate within the same conversation.
Unlike broadcasts, everyone in the group can view messages and reply, making them ideal for collaborative discussions.
Watch the video
Watch the video below for an overview of group chats.
Create a Group Chat
- On the left menu, select
Communication - Click
Chats - Select
Create... - Choose
New Group Chat - Enter a Group Name
- You can
Add by student,Add by lesson,Add by class, andAdd by season - Once you've added the recipients, you can exclude someone by clicking the
Xnext to their name. If you'd like to include them again, simply click the+button. - Click
Save - Write your message and press
Sendto message the group
Group Chats vs Broadcasts
| Group Chat | Broadcast |
|---|---|
| Participants can see each other's messages. | Families cannot see other recipients. |
| Everyone replies within the same conversation. | Replies become private one-to-one conversations with your organisation. |
| Best for collaborative discussions. |
Best for announcements and updates. |
Additional Features
Group Chats support:
- Image attachments.
- Emoji reactions.
- Scheduled messages.
- Pinning important conversations.
- Deleting conversations.
- Use AI-generated replies for faster responses.
💡 Related article: Understanding the Chats Feature