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title: "Adding Class Conversations to Content or Assessments in Ultra"
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This article is for faculty and staff interested in using the Class Conversation feature in Ultra. Conversations allow students and instructors to post comments or questions directly below an item, such as a document or web link, or an assessment, such as a test or an assignment.
# **Overview**
Class conversations are an optional tool that instructors can use to open a class-wide communication channel specific to a particular assessment or course content.
- Once enabled, activity in the conversation will be indicated on the Course Content page with a purple callout.
Enabling Class Conversations:
1. Locate the item or assessment to which you would like to add a conversation and click on the **three dots** on the right side.
2. From the dropdown menu, select **Edit**.
3. On the edit screen that appears, click the **gear icon** to access additional settings.
4. On the Settings Panel, check the box next to **Allow Class Conversations. **
5. Click **Save **to close the settings panel.
Commenting in the Conversation
1. Locate the item or assessment to which you would like to add a comment to the class conversation and click on the** **three dots across from its name.
2. Add the message which needs to be displayed to the students and click on **Post.**
3. Once the comment has been posted, all other course users will see a small purple icon next to course object’s name.
4. Students or instructors can then respond by posting other comments or questions.
> ℹ️ For more information or assistance with HuskyCT, please contact the** Educational Technology Office** at [edtech@uconn.edu](mailto:edtech@uconn.edu) or **(860) 486-5052 **