Canvas has a tool called Inbox that allows you to send messages to your instructor, TA, and other students in your class. To get messages from Inbox forwarded to your WPI (or personal) email, you can set up your Notifications under Account > Notifications > Conversations.

The Inbox is split into two panels and displays messages chronologically. You can view and reply to conversations and sort them by course or inbox type. The Inbox itself does not have any file size limits; however, attachments added to a conversation are included in the sender's personal files which has a limit of 50mb.

Sending Messages (Conversations)

How do I send a message to a user in Inbox?

How do I send a message to the whole class?

How do I reply to a message in Inbox?

How do I send a message to my group?

Submission Comments

Submission Comments allows users to view all comments sent and received from assignment submissions. You can reply to submission comments directly from the Inbox.

You can also reply to comments directly from assignment submissions. Learn how to view assignment comments from your instructor.

How do I reply to Submission Comments via Inbox?