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We will be using [[wikipedia:Discord (software)|Discord]] for most of the communication needs in our class. This includes our synchronous sessions, turning in discussion questions, aysynchronous homework help, etc.
We will be using [[wikipedia:Discord (software)|Discord]] for most of the asynchronous communication needs in our class. If you are confused about something or just want to  
 
I have not used Discord in the past to run a class, and there will certainly be some speed bumps along the way. However, I'm excited about the potential and I think it could work really well.


Signing up for Discord is pretty straightforward. You will need to go to https://discord.com/ and create an account. I suggest downloading the app but you can also use the browser-based version.
Signing up for Discord is pretty straightforward. You will need to go to https://discord.com/ and create an account. I suggest downloading the app but you can also use the browser-based version.


Once you have an account, open Discord and click the "plus" icon to add a server, and the "Join a Server" and enter the following URL:
Once you have an account, open Discord and click the "plus" icon to add a server, and the "Join a Server" and enter the following URL:
https://discord.gg/kGX2m9BNmT
https://discord.gg/HqAy9G3U


This should bring you to our server. There's one more thing you need to do in order to get access to the class.
This should bring you to our server. There's one more thing you need to do in order to get access to the class.
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[[Image:join_discord_class.png|800px]]
[[Image:join_discord_class.png|800px]]


Click the Firework icon and you should then see the COM 411 category on the left side.
Click the Firework/Network icon and you should then see the COM 411 category on the left side.


I also made a video to walk you through how to do this if you get stuck. [https://youtu.be/pz047i5HtII Click here] to watch it.
I also made a video to walk you through how to do this if you get stuck. [https://youtu.be/pz047i5HtII Click here] to watch it.

Revision as of 20:54, 17 August 2021

We will be using Discord for most of the asynchronous communication needs in our class. If you are confused about something or just want to

Signing up for Discord is pretty straightforward. You will need to go to https://discord.com/ and create an account. I suggest downloading the app but you can also use the browser-based version.

Once you have an account, open Discord and click the "plus" icon to add a server, and the "Join a Server" and enter the following URL: https://discord.gg/HqAy9G3U

This should bring you to our server. There's one more thing you need to do in order to get access to the class.

Join discord class.png

Click the Firework/Network icon and you should then see the COM 411 category on the left side.

I also made a video to walk you through how to do this if you get stuck. Click here to watch it.