Slack
This year at camp we've started using something called Slack in the camp office. It's pretty cool. Basically, it's like a group chat app. You could probably accomplish something similar using emails, texts, Facebook messenger, Snapchat... Etc. etc.
This is the more business-y version of those apps. It is for office chat what LinkedIn did for general social media: A more professional way to chat and share files in the office.
We've all downloaded the app for our phones in addition to having it set up on our computers. So now we can communicate with one another via our phones in a text message type of app.
I'm going to say that I haven't used it enough to really have a proper write up and discuss the features that I absolutely love and hate...
I'm not sure if, given my brief stay here at the camp, that I'll really have enough usage to do a full writeup. I do like it so far. It has come in pretty useful.
Today, for example, I was back in my cabin for a minute grabbing something and they had a computer question in the office. So they sent me a quick Slack question and my phone buzzed. Then I messaged back the answer to the question. Without Slack they would have to radio around and see if anyone knew where I was, or they would just have to wait until I got back to the office. I don't personally have a radio here at camp like I do at the college. There are only so many radios to go around. But Slack can be added to anyone with a smart phone who can download the app. Or you can simply use the website and chat from the site.
I might suggest that we try Slack out at the college and see how that goes. It has definitely caught my attention so far.
Anyways... For those who might be curious about learning more, check out their website...
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