Slack
Joining Slack
- Please join the Slack by clicking on the logo below (please use the name you registered for the course with so we know it’s you), if you have problems joining please contact Juanita.
- Please create a password which is easy to remember
- It would be nice for you to add your photo that can be found on your biography so other delegates can recognise you.
Once you are in Slack
Channels
The channels are different chat groups for the course, descriptions of each channel can be found below.
# course_discussion – 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.
#social_chat – Have a social chat with you and the other course delegates. Do you have a super cute pet? The training team love a pet photo feel free to share it.
# technical_support – This is where you can get technical support during the course if you need it.
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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