Communication in Emergencies

How to Communicate when Canvas is Down

Send an email to all your students from PeopleSoft.

  1. Go to and select the MyºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø sign in link.
  2. Enter your ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø ID and password.
  3. Ensure your correct term is selected. 
  4. Select the class you want to view by selecting the class roster icon. The class roster icon is represented by a drawing of three people.
  5. At the bottom of the screen, select Notify All Students.
  6. A new window will appear and you can edit the subject and message text. 
  7. Finally, select Send Notification. 

Students will recieve an email in their preferred email inbox. For most students it will be their ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø email. Instructors will also receive a copy of the email in their ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø email inbox. 

For screenshots showing these steps see .


How to Communicate with Students Using Canvas

In emergencies it is particularly important to communicate clearly, consistently, and in a concise manner. Canvas, the Learning Management System (LMS) that ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø uses, allows instructors to communicate effectively with their students.

To learn more about how to communicate using Canvas consult the CFETI Canvas Resource page.

Email and Announcement Examples

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