Slack is the central collaboration hub for students, faculty and staff. Faculty and students can easily collaborate on their courses. Staff can make operational communication even more effective by avoiding lengthy and complicated email chains. Ultimately, this real-time solution makes working together even simpler.
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How can I use slack in my online class?
Slack can be used for both synchronous and asynchronous collaboration and communication in an online or on-ground course. It is an easy way for instructors to message the whole class, and students to ask questions to the group. It also makes a good communication channel for smaller group work or one on one communication.
InsideHigherEd Article: Four Reasons Slack Will Change How You Teach
How do I set up and manage slack for my class?
If you would like to add a Slack integration to your course, you can submit a Help Desk ticket at links.asu.edu/lms-support.
The following site has several resources on how to set up and use Slack within your course - How to Add Slack to a Canvas Course.