The instructor can create different topic areas. Each topic area connects discussions to specific subjects. Postings are woven into a thread, showing the relationships among messages. Real-time conversation with users of this or any other course. There are four general-purpose rooms, one general forum for the course and one for all courses.
Private chat is also possible.
Real-time drawing with users of the same or any other course. As with chat, there are four general-purpose rooms and one room for all courses. The monthly calendar shows a summary of events. Click on the date to obtain a detailed description. You can add private entries to the Calendar and, if allowed also public ones.