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What is a Topper Text Group?

Channels – when using Topper Text, you’ll see the term “Channels”. Channels refer to any source of information. Types of channels include the St. Edward's Broadcast group (e.g., alerts, school closings), courses (e.g., course announcements), and groups (e.g., social, student government).

How do I subscribe to a group?

In order to subscribe to a group, you must receive an invitation to join the group. If you receive an invitation via e-mail you will need to access Topper Text and opt-in to the group.

1. Login to Blackboard. All faculty, staff and students will login to Blackboard using the same username and password used for e-mail, web registration or faculty/staff advising. To login to Blackboard go to http://blackboard.stedwards.edu.
2. Click on the link for Topper Text, located at the end of the Tools menu.
   
3. Click the Find/Join Group button on the home page.
4. Copy the invitation code you received in your email to the invitation code box.
   
5. Click on Join Group.
6. To change your group options, which allow you to choose how you want to be notified of messages from this group, click on the Groups button.
7. In the Groups to which you subscribe section click on More Options to right of the group name.
8. Check the boxes next to types of message delivery options you wish to receive from this group. The Desktop Ticker and Desktop Alert are not yet active.
9. Click on Save Changes.
10. When you are done making changes you can click on the St. Edward's University tab at the top of the window to return to Blackboard or click on the Logout button at the top of the Blackboard window.