Course Description
In Slack’s application directory, you will see some familiar apps such as Google and Outlook calendars, Simple Poll, Zoom, and Google Drive. Each of these is a beneficial add-on that enhances Slack’s native features. With Google and Outlook calendars, you and your team can stay organized and up-to-date with event reminders, notifications, and more. When you connect your Google or Outlook calendar to Slack, you can schedule and share meetings with others right from the apps themselves.
Simple Poll is an application where you can quickly gauge your team’s preferences, stay in the knowledge of project progress, and get a sense of how your team is feeling on any topic. Have a new group to socialize with on Slack? Break the ice and engage the team in fun ways with Simple Poll. While Zoom is one of the most popular video conferencing tools, you can also use it in Slack to make phone calls with flawless video and clear audio, message team members, and screen share from any Slack channel. You even can record a meeting for those who cannot attend.
HeyTaco is a social recognition platform that works to build stronger, happier, and more engaged teams by sending messages of recognition and gratitude. It is easy to recognize and reward your colleagues for their outstanding workplace contributions using tacos as currency.
Google Drive is another Slack integration option. You can create or import files from your Drive account, granting access to the files you share with your desired audience.
What You'll Learn
- Navigate Slack calendar integrations using Outlook and Google Calendars to schedule and share meetings, set event reminders, and receive notifications
- Utilize Slack polls with Simple Poll to gauge team preferences, track project progress, and engage your team
- Connect Zoom in Slack to make video and audio calls, message team members, screen share, and record meetings
- Recognize colleagues using HeyTaco, a social recognition platform that sends messages of gratitude using tacos as currency
- Understand Slack storage integrations with Google Drive to create, import, and share files with your chosen audience
Key Takeaways
- Slack's application directory includes familiar add-ons such as Google and Outlook calendars, Simple Poll, Zoom, HeyTaco, and Google Drive that enhance Slack's native features.
- Connecting Google or Outlook calendars to Slack lets you and your team stay organized with event reminders and notifications, and schedule and share meetings from within the apps.
- Simple Poll lets you quickly gauge team preferences, follow project progress, and break the ice with new groups in fun ways.
- Zoom in Slack supports video and audio calls, messaging, screen sharing from any channel, and recording meetings for those who cannot attend.
- Google Drive integration lets you create or import files from your Drive account and grant access to the files you share.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Slack applications does this course cover?
The course covers Outlook and Google Calendars, Simple Poll, Zoom, Google Drive, and HeyTaco, each of which is an add-on that enhances Slack's native features.
What skills will I gain from this course?
You will gain skills in Google Applications, Calendaring Software, and Google Calendar, including navigating Slack calendar integrations, using Slack polls, and understanding Slack storage integrations.
Can I use Zoom directly within Slack after this course?
Yes. The course shows how to use Zoom in Slack to make calls with video and audio, message team members, screen share from any channel, and record a meeting for those who cannot attend.
What is HeyTaco and how is it used in Slack?
HeyTaco is a social recognition platform that helps build stronger, happier, more engaged teams by sending messages of recognition and gratitude, letting you reward colleagues using tacos as currency.
