DLC Fall 2021 Class Projects/Andrea Wood-Discord

About this article

In Professor Andrea Wood's class, you should feel free to use Discord for backchannel communication. This article includes an overview of the Discord application. In this article, you will learn the many features you can use with this free voice, text, and screen sharing tool to better communicate with your classmates or friends on both your laptop or mobile devices. While you find many groups on just about any topic and any size, the use of Discord in this class will be to provide you a space (SERVER Name HERE) for communicating as a backchannel in class.

What's Discord?

For many, this is the way they communicate with all their friends and family. The gaming community was first to adopt this tool widely it is grown to include all sorts of communities and groups. The tool allows you to have one spot where you can connect with all your different interests. Some terms might be useful to know when using this tool.

Server: Servers are where you create your unique space to meet and connect with your classmates (for this assignment) and friends.
Channel: In Discord, you will find servers are by function (text and voice) and each will have different rules. A text channel will allow users to post messages and upload files or share images. A voice channel gives you the functionality of synchronously communicating with voice, video, and share your screen.
DMs and GDMs: This is simply the function of direct messaging and group messaging. While a DM can be with one person you can invite up to nine others to DM. The Group DM (GDM) is a non-public communication space that will require an invitation from someone in the group.

How to access Discord

You access Discord at https://discord.com/ and use this tool in the browser or download the application for your device (PC, Mac, Android). Most will use the application. Directions for mobile devices can be found below in the Resources section. Below is a link to an excellent video from LinkedIn Learning that introduces you to Discord, download, and basic use.

Discord Basics

Note: You will need to log into your LinkedIn Learning account to access this and to learn how to access and use LinkedIn go here.

Resources

Discord resources are linked below and are an excellent resource for using this application.

Basic Features

Chat

Mobile Features

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