Communication in Moodle comes in three flavors:
Messaging—Don't be confused by the name: the Moodle messaging service allows you to send a message to any other Moodle user. This is different from chat in that it's more like email messaging, rather than being instant messaging. The Moodle messaging system is the online replacement for your staff and student pigeonholes:
...and in this chapter, we will not only learn how to set them up, but also the best practice for each in a teaching context. Specifically, in this chapter you will:
Create a Moodle forum, and explore the various ways in which they can be used.
Open a chat room, allowing students to talk online in real time. We'll explore the pros...