Overview

The Educator Talent Portal (ETP) includes a secure messaging system that allows users to communicate within the platform. This guide explains how to use the messaging system's features, including sending, editing, and deleting messages.

Compose a New Message

1. All user roles except Applicants can compose a new message. Click on the message icon in the navigation bar.

2. The messaging panel will open, displaying any recent conversations. Click Compose Message.

3. Use the search bar to find, select, and add recipients.

You can add more than one recipient to a message. When choosing this option, recipients can only reply to the sender and not to the group.

4. Once you have selected all of your recipients, select Continue.

5. Type your message. Please note the 500 character limit. Click the attachment icon to add attachments.

6. Click the send icon to send your message to your selected recipient(s).

Each recipient will receive an email notification to visit the platform and read the message.

Editing Messages

ETP allows you to edit your messages after sending them.

1. Locate the message you want to edit in a conversation
2. Click the pencil icon to edit the message

3. Make your changes in the text box that appears

4. Press Submit to save your changes.

5. The message will be marked as "edited" with a timestamp

Important Notes About Editing

- You can only edit your own messages
- All edited messages are marked as "edited" for transparency
- Message edits are visible to all conversation participants
- The system maintains a record of all message versions for compliance purposes

Deleting Messages

If you need to remove a message from a conversation:

1. Locate the message you want to delete
2. Click the trash icon to delete the message

3. A dialogue box will pop up, asking you to confirm that you wish to delete the message. If so, click OK. If not, click Cancel.

4. The message will no longer appear in the conversation.

Important Notes About Deletion

- You can only delete your own messages
- The system maintains a record of deleted messages

Messaging Features