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This guide provides an overview of the seventh section of this menu and how it differs by role. For details about each menu selection, please see the in-depth guides linked throughout this document.
Locating the Side Menu
The example shown is the home page for a teacher account.
Section 7: The My Account Block
The seventh section of the side menu is called My Account. This section allows you to send and receive messages in the platform, and provides access to your account information. This section has the same options for all user roles.
Messages Menu Option
In the Teacher, School Admin, and District Admin roles:
1. Click on Messages to open the Messages panel and view any new messages sent to you by colleagues.
2. Click on a message to read and reply, or click on the green Send Message button to compose a new message. NOTE: Messages can only be sent to those users who are your Colleagues.
Profile Menu Option
3. Click on Profile to open the profile panel, to access your user profile information.
4. Click the blue Edit Profile button to open the Edit Profile panel to the right. This allows you to add or update your profile information, and to change your password.
5. Messages and Profile information can also be accessed via the top bar, in the top right corner.
To learn more about the top bar, including Messages and the Profile access menu, see the guide Navigating the Top Bar and Home Page.