Slack
Joining Slack
- Please join the Slack here (please use the name you registered for the course with so we know it’s you!), if you have problems joining please contact Maripaz Montero (mmontero@cenat.ac.cr)
- Use the app or the web version. If you are using your phone you will need to use the slack app, which can be downloaded during the process of the invitation or from the app stores. If you are using your computer, you can use the web version of slack.
- Please add your details and create a username, it would be best if this was your name so other delegates can easily find you to communicate.
Once you are in Slack
Channels
The channels are different chat groups for the course, descriptions of each channel can be found below.
# general – This is where general chat and questions regarding the course will be.
# course_announcements – This is for important course announcements which only the organisers can post in. Please keep an eye on this channel.
# technical_support – This is where you can get technical support during the course if you need it.
# chat – This channel is for informal conversations.
Direct Messages
Slack is great for getting in contact with other delegates and trainers, you can do this via any of the channels above however if you would prefer to direct message one person or a small group then this is easy.
- Click the + next to the direct message heading on the left hand side
- Type the name of the participant/ participants in the box, you can add 1 or multiple people into this box.
- Click ‘go’ and it will open up a chat room between you and the other participant/participants.
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