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SlackSlack is a digital communication tool that allows users to create channels where you can chat through text or video. It was originally designed to enable teams in the workplace to collaborate, but it can also be an asset to education. It allows people to communicate and share information in real time, either one-on-one or in groups.
Slack is a powerful tool and can be used education to facilitate communication and build community in a digital space.
What slack does well is that, it allows for real-time collaboration
What slack does well is that, it allows for real-time collaboration, making it an effective tool for group projects, discussions, and peer-to-peer learning. You and your students can talk and can also share resources all in one place. Really at the end of the day this all can enhance your physical classroom discussions or can be used to create a Third Space for your online courses.
Slack can also be create for holding virtual office hours with your students.
To get started on Slack, first check to see if you are allowed to use it with your student (slack has age restrictions). After you confirm if you can use it, simply go to Slack’s website and create a free account.
Once you have an account, you can create channels for different topics or groups and invite your students to join. We recommend if you want to use Slack beyond just your one or two classes, that you check out their Slack for Education Offers, so you can get an enterprise account with admin capabilities and account creation systems.