Inbox in openSIS Teacher Portal | Manage Messages Easily

Managing Messages in Inbox (Teacher View)

The Inbox in the Communication module allows teachers to view, read, and manage all incoming messages within openSIS. It serves as the primary space for tracking communication from students, parents, and staff.

Purpose

The Inbox helps teachers:

  • View all received messages in one place
  • Identify unread messages
  • Access message details quickly
  • Maintain communication history within the system

Accessing Inbox

Navigate to:

Left Menu → Communication → Inbox

Inbox Layout Overview

The Inbox screen is divided into two main sections:

1. Message List (Left Panel)

Displays a list of all received messages.

Each message includes:

  • Sender Name
  • Message Subject / Preview
  • Date and Time
  • User Avatar (if available)

Unread messages may be visually highlighted for easy identification.

2. Message View (Right Panel)

  • Displays the full content of the selected message
  • Initially shows an empty state:
    “Select a message to read”
  • Updates dynamically when a message is selected

Viewing a Message

To read a message:

  1. Click on any message from the list
  2. The full message content will appear in the right panel

Unread Messages

  • The Inbox shows the total number of unread messages
  • Helps teachers prioritize communication
  • Messages can be marked as read upon viewing

Message Organization

  • Messages are typically sorted by latest first
  • Ensures recent communication is easily accessible
  • Older messages remain available for reference

Key Notes

  • Inbox displays messages based on user role and permissions
  • Only relevant communication is visible to the teacher
  • Messages remain stored for future reference

Summary

The Inbox provides a clear and organized view of all incoming communication. With a structured layout and real-time updates, it allows teachers to quickly access and respond to messages without leaving the system.


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