Get the most out of your Slack channels!
Public
- Anyone can find and join
- You don’t have to join the channel to see content
- Great for interest groups and information channels, like MedTech!
Private
- You must be invited to join
- Even MedTech can’t see what private channels have been created or what content they hold
- Best for small groups (like CBL) or other content not meant to be accessed by the entire college.
Etiquette
- Use @channel sparingly. It’s best for time-sensitive or important information.
- Avoid cross-posting on more than three channels!
Channel management
Before creating a new channel, check to see if something similar already exists!
Use consistent prefixes (like #IG_) to keep things organized for yourself and your classmates.
Archive channels that are no longer needed, like CBL groups.
- Pinning a message is channel-wide. Pin documents or messages that the entire group needs easy access to!
- Starring a message should be used for things you individually want to be able to find more quickly.
Brownie Points!
Add a channel topic so newcomers know what to expect from that channel. It's also helpful to add the intended audience to the channel.
by the Office of Technology