How to Disable Chat & Private Messages for Live Courses

You can disable chat and private messages at any time before or during a live session. This is useful when you want your students to focus completely on your presentation.

Example

Imagine you are conducting a crucial session on exam preparation techniques, and you want to ensure maximum concentration from your students. Disabling chat and private messages can help create this focused environment.

Benefits

1. Enhanced Focus: Prevents distractions, helping students to concentrate fully on the course material.
2. Controlled Interaction: Allows the instructor to manage when and how students can interact, making sessions more orderly.
3. Flexibility: Easily reversible settings mean that chat features can be re-enabled as needed, providing versatility in how sessions are conducted.

To Disable Chat & Private Messages

Step 1: Go to My Courses.

Step 2: Find the course where you want to disable the chat area and private messages, then click See All Sessions to the right.

Step 3: Click the Go to Session Room button to the right of the individual session to enter the session room.

 

Step 5: Click the blue toggle next to 'Enable chat' to disable the chat. You can always toggle it back to re-enable chat.

Step 6: To disable private messages, untick the checkbox for 'Allow attendees to send me private messages.' You can re-enable at any time.

By following these steps, you can ensure your live sessions run smoothly without disruptions. For any further assistance, feel free to contact us at support@proprofs.com.