Teacher-Student Chat

Overview

KyberClassroom includes a built-in chat feature that lets teachers communicate with students during class — either privately (1-on-1) or as a broadcast to the entire class. It's designed for quick, in-context communication without disrupting the learning environment.

Prerequisites

• Teacher account in KyberClassroom with at least one class
• Students on managed devices connected to KyberGate
• An active class session
• Chat enabled by the district IT administrator (enabled by default)

Steps

Step 1: Open the Chat Panel

Log in to teachers.kybergate.com, select your active class, and click the Chat icon (speech bubble) in the class toolbar.

Step 2: Send a Private Message (1-on-1)

1. Click on a student's name in the chat panel
2. Type your message
3. Press Enter or click Send

The message appears only on that student's screen. Other students cannot see it.

Examples:

• "You seem stuck on question 3 — try re-reading the second paragraph."
• "Please close the YouTube tab and get back to the assignment."
• "Great work on your essay intro!"

Step 3: Send a Broadcast Announcement

1. Click Broadcast at the top of the chat panel
2. Type your message
3. Press Enter or click Send to All

The message appears as a banner on every student's screen for 15 seconds.

Examples:

• "? 5 minutes remaining on the quiz!"
• "Save your work and close Chromebooks for discussion."

Step 4: View Chat History

Scroll up in the chat panel to see previous messages. After class ends, history is archived and visible to the teacher and IT admins.

Tips

• Private chat is ideal for shy students who won't raise their hand
• Use broadcasts for transitions and reminders
• Keep messages short and clear
• Chat works across all device types
• Chat messages don't persist after the class period — each class starts fresh

FAQ

Q: Can students chat with each other? A: No. Chat is teacher-to-student only.

Q: Can students reply to my messages? A: Yes, students can reply to private messages. They cannot initiate conversations.

Q: Are chat messages monitored? A: Yes. All messages are logged. IT admins can review transcripts under Activity → Classroom Chat.

Q: Does chat work during Focus Mode? A: Yes. Chat works independently of all filtering modes.