# Reply to students and see their answers

> Students can reply to your feedback on each question. See where a student has written back and keep the conversation going, one question at a time.

URL: https://learnworkly.com/help/feedback/student-replies · Updated 2026-11-11

Feedback in LearnWorkly works both ways. Once you have left feedback on an answer, the student can reply under it, for example to explain their thinking or to ask a question. Each question has its own conversation, so nothing gets mixed up.

## How a conversation works

1. **You send feedback** Open the student’s answer on the live view and send a comment, a voice note or a drawing.
2. **The student replies** Under the question, in the **Teacher feedback** box, the student types in **Reply to your teacher…** and presses **Send**.
3. **You see the reply** The student’s card shows a **new** badge, and in the **Gradebook** a dot appears on that question’s cell.
4. **You answer** Open the answer. The whole exchange is under **Conversation**; write your answer and press **Send**.

## Good to know

- Students can reply once there is feedback from you on that question; they cannot start a conversation on their own.
- Students reply in writing. Voice notes and drawings are for your feedback.
- Replies appear on your live view as soon as they are sent, without refreshing.
- Students can reply while they work, after they submit and after the assignment is closed.

## Ask, don’t tell

> **Ask, don’t tell:** The quick reply **Can you explain how you got this?** is a good way to start a conversation. The student’s answer often shows whether a wrong answer was a slip or a misunderstanding.

*[Screenshot: The live view with one card per student for a drawing question, each showing the student’s name, status and a score or To grade badge.]*

## Frequently asked questions

**Do I get an email when a student replies?**
No. Replies show on the live view of the assignment, with a **new** badge on the student’s card.

**Can other students see the conversation?**
No. Each conversation is only between you and that student.