Conversations vs. My Categories vs. Target Lists
Before configuring Conversations, it's important to understand how it differs from other communication features.
Similarities: All three features can message groups of users at once. Target Lists and Conversations both require Secured Access, and administrators can control who is listed in each feature.
Key Differences:
My Categories:
Users can subscribe publicly within their app (like YouTube subscriptions)
One-way communications that post to user newsfeeds
Users subscribed cannot interact with messages or message the poster directly
Teachers cannot remove users from category subscriptions
Target Lists:
Controlled by administrators only - users cannot add themselves
Connects with various features, including Conversations
Enables precise targeting of specific user groups
When used with newsfeeds: one-way communication
When used with Conversations: becomes two-way group conversation
Conversations:
Operate like messaging apps (similar to texting)
Two-way conversations
Can be one-on-one or group messages
Fully interactive communication