Pronto Communication Tool

Introduction to Pronto

Use Cases For The Classroom

Examples of how to maximize student engagement and utilize the ease and simplicity of Pronto:

Student Group Work & Collaboration

Pronto automatically syncs with student groups that have been created in a course. This instantly provides a safe and easy communication hub for students to chat, go live, and share important information with each other.

Pronto Meetings: Webinars & Live Presentations

Pronto is not intended to replace ConferZoom. Pronto allows up to 20 individual streamers at a time (sharing video/audio/screens). Meetings can be recorded and they are automatically saved within the Media section of the group settings.

1:1 Meetings

1:1 meetings are another dynamic use case for Pronto Meetings. You can hold 1:1 meetings by going live in a direct message, or go live in one of your course groups and invite students to pop in with any questions. This does not replace your regular pre-scheduled Office Hours for the term offered in ConferZoom.

Media Repository

Use Pronto as a place to share important content with students. Pronto lets users upload and share various types of media such as photos, videos, files, and links. All media shared within a group is archived within the group settings and available for quick access at anytime.

Tasks: Personal & Group To-Do List

Use the Pronto Tasks feature as a place to create personal and shared to-do list. Tasks allow you to schedule a due date & reminders, attach files, and a notes section for important information and context.

Best Practices for Using Pronto

Set clear expectations for how and when students should use Pronto
Create a communication policy in your syllabus that includes Pronto guidelines
Consider notification settings to manage when you receive alerts
Use group chats for course-wide announcements instead of individual messages
Encourage student participation by modeling active engagement

Getting Started with Pronto

Desktop Access: Log into Canvas and click on the Pronto link in your course navigation
Mobile Access: Download the Pronto app from the App Store or Google Play
First Login: Use your Canvas credentials to access Pronto the first time
Profile Setup: Add a profile photo and update your notification preferences

Important Note

Pronto is designed for quick communication and collaboration, not as a replacement for ConferZoom for formal class sessions or office hours. For scheduled class meetings and office hours, continue to use ConferZoom.

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