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Quick Links: | Accessing Pronto | Canvas Groups vs. Pronto Groups | FAQs | Using Pronto & Support |
Pronto is a 3rd party messaging tool that integrates with Canvas. Pronto provides a fun and easy way to send messages that include text, photos, audio, and video without sharing phone numbers. Pronto enables more of a fluid, personal communication than Canvas announcements and Inbox, but does not necessarily replace Canvas announcements.
- Send a message to everyone in the class, or a direct message to an individual.
- Send messages using the Pronto mobile app, or through Canvas. See below.
- Chat via live video with up to 20 participants all streaming video.
- Pronto enables users to control notifications. E.g.,, you can set "do not disturb," or notify for a particular course.
- Translates messages live to over 120 languages
- Task Management
Accessing Pronto
Canvas Groups vs. Pronto Groups
Canvas Groups
Pronto Groups
Anyone can create a Pronto group and invite other users. Pronto groups are independent from Canvas.
Pronto FAQs
Using Pronto & Support
Still need help? Contact the Technology & Learning Program (faculty) or the Center for Tech Equity (students/staff) for further troubleshooting.
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