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'''A new wave of collaboration tools are taking hold in workplaces, particularly ones that value fast and frictionless communication and spontaneous collaboration.''' | '''A new wave of collaboration tools are taking hold in workplaces, particularly ones that value fast and frictionless communication and spontaneous collaboration.''' | ||
'''The most popular of these is [https://slack.com/ Slack]. [https://medium.com/@noelsequeira/slacktivism-cb384450e99e#.v5vp5jxn6 It works] because it is focused, fast, and works well across devices.''' | '''The most popular of these is [https://slack.com/ Slack]. [https://medium.com/@noelsequeira/slacktivism-cb384450e99e#.v5vp5jxn6 It works] because it is focused, fast, and works well across devices.''' | ||
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'''However, due to [http://www.privacysense.net/privacy-legislation-british-columbia/ BC privacy legislation], using US-hosted services like Slack for coursework raises concerns. There are open source alternatives, one of which is [https://www.mattermost.org/features/ Mattermost], hosted here.''' | '''However, due to [http://www.privacysense.net/privacy-legislation-british-columbia/ BC privacy legislation], using US-hosted services like Slack for coursework raises concerns. There are open source alternatives, one of which is [https://www.mattermost.org/features/ Mattermost], hosted here.''' | ||
| − | + | = How Mattermost? = | |
| − | + | == https://matter.tru.ca/appsf18/ == | |
| − | == http://bit.ly/ | + | == to join: http://bit.ly/appsf18 == |
That link above should allow you to self-enrol. If you email blamb@tru.ca I can also add you. | That link above should allow you to self-enrol. If you email blamb@tru.ca I can also add you. | ||
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'''Configure your [https://docs.mattermost.com/help/settings/account-settings.html account], set your [https://docs.mattermost.com/help/getting-started/configuring-notifications.html notifications].''' | '''Configure your [https://docs.mattermost.com/help/settings/account-settings.html account], set your [https://docs.mattermost.com/help/getting-started/configuring-notifications.html notifications].''' | ||
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'''[https://docs.mattermost.com/help/getting-started/searching.html Search is key!]''' | '''[https://docs.mattermost.com/help/getting-started/searching.html Search is key!]''' | ||
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'''Mattermost works well on mobile devices, and has [https://www.mattermost.org/community-applications/ Android, iOS, and Desktop applications.]''' | '''Mattermost works well on mobile devices, and has [https://www.mattermost.org/community-applications/ Android, iOS, and Desktop applications.]''' | ||
| − | + | = The Blog = | |
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| + | == https://lawinnovation.trubox.ca/ == | ||
| − | + | It is recommended longer pieces be written, or at least copied somewhere, before posting... Word or whatever platform is preferred. | |
| − | + | == We might be able to help! == | |
| − | + | https://thedogfiles.opened.ca/ | |
| − | + | = blamb@tru.ca = | |
Latest revision as of 08:43, 6 September 2018
Why Mattermost?
A new wave of collaboration tools are taking hold in workplaces, particularly ones that value fast and frictionless communication and spontaneous collaboration.
The most popular of these is Slack. It works because it is focused, fast, and works well across devices.
However, due to BC privacy legislation, using US-hosted services like Slack for coursework raises concerns. There are open source alternatives, one of which is Mattermost, hosted here.
How Mattermost?
https://matter.tru.ca/appsf18/
to join: http://bit.ly/appsf18
That link above should allow you to self-enrol. If you email blamb@tru.ca I can also add you.
Once you are in... browse and join channels.
Configure your account, set your notifications.
Joining, managing, and creating channels: open and private.
Pin key entries. Describe attached files. #hashtags
Mattermost works well on mobile devices, and has Android, iOS, and Desktop applications.
The Blog
https://lawinnovation.trubox.ca/
It is recommended longer pieces be written, or at least copied somewhere, before posting... Word or whatever platform is preferred.
We might be able to help!
https://thedogfiles.opened.ca/