Learning Technology Guide - DEV
Slack*
videosynchronousgroup worktext chatcommunicationinteractivecontent deliveryscreenshotmicrophoneWhat is it?
Slack is a live chat messenger used by many businesses and universities for communication purposes. Slack offers many conventional instant messaging features, including persistent chat rooms (channels) organized by topic, private groups, and direct messaging.
What is its purpose?
The primary purpose is to have a live chat (text, audio, or video) with multiple or individual students at a time.
How do I use it?
Users have to Sign Up using their Google Account, Apple ID, or their work/institutional email.
Slack can also be accessed through Mobile Apps:
Android users can access the tool through Google Play Store and iOS users can access Slack through App Store.
Why would I use it?
1. Slack contains a wide range of features such as chat rooms, audio calls, video calls, and data storage.
2. Slack also offers an additional file transfer function that students can use to submit their assignment/examination files if they experience difficulties using a similar feature in Brightspace.
3. This application is authorized by Google. Therefore, it is easy for students to log in.
Usage considerations
1. It requires a paid subscription. 2. The video calls are limited to 15 people.
Quick Facts
- Category
- Synchronous Sessions
- Rating Level
- Web Search
- Website
- Slack*
- Last Modified
- 10 November 2021
- Created
- 21 April 2021
- License Available
- No
More Info
- Security Concerns
- Yes
- Technical Support
- Platform(s)
- Desktop, Android and iOS
Ratings Information
Security and Privacy
- This service is not offered by Memorial University and has not been reviewed by Information Management and Protection. When a message or file is sent to a channel, everybody in the channel has access to the information and can read, download or reuse it.
Support Information
Users can get support through the real-time Support Assistant tool which can be found in the right corner at the bottom of
There is also a list of articles which cover a wide range of topics available in the Help Center.
Note: Instructional Support is available through CITL. Please connect with Learning Technology Coaches for assistance ltc_citl@mun.ca or visit the Teaching and Learning Exchange in ED 1001, St. John’s Campus.