Consider creating a test user account to experience the system from a learner's perspective. This will allow you to see exactly what learners see when they receive an email, test an email before sending it to the entire group, and interact with the system as a learner. You can do this by creating a test account.
This tutorial demonstrates How to Add a "Test" User to a Class.
Here's an interactive tutorial
** Best experienced in Full Screen (click the icon in the top right corner before you begin) **
Written Guide
1. Open your LMS Site and click the pencil icon in the right hand corner of the top navigation.
2. Then select the Group that has the class you want to add a test user to.
3. Click Admin > Users
4. Click + Add
5. Fill out the test user information then click Submit. Note:If you want to receive emails for this test user, you will need to add a secondary email. Click + AdvancedUser Options and input a Secondary Email Address.
6. You can now add the user to a class to test the class experience. Click + Add.
7. Select the class then click Submit. From here you can use the login information you setup for the test user to login as a learner.