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The page provides a summary of the chat tools available at UWF.

Available Chat Options

Chat ToolSummary
ProsConsSlack
UsageLimitations
Google ChatA tool built into our Google Workspace for Education platform. May be accessed via https://chat.google.com/ or with a Windows PC application or Mobile (iOS/Android) App to chat in a room, group, or one-on-one.Communication between users with Google accounts. This can be through direct messages, group messages, or rooms. See Getting Started with Google Chat.

Since anyone can create a room within UWF Google Chat, ITS has documented a process for registering a Managed Room in Google Chat.  

Canvas Course ChatEach Canvas course has a chat tool available to allow instructors and students to communicate with their entire class. This tool must be enabled by the instructor in the course settings for it to appear in the navigation bar.Available by default in eLearning course. An efficient way to chat all your students as there is no need to add them individually.No one-on-one chat option. Chats are visible to everyone in the course.
Google MeetA tool built into our Google Workspace for Education platform. May be accessed via https://meet.google.com/ to chat in a group or one-on-one. Google Meet is a video chat tool.Communication between users with Google accounts.

A meeting must be scheduled and users invited each time before chatting can take place. Not well suited for on-going chat. Defaults to video meeting.

Google Chat "Classic"Google Chat "Hangouts"


FAQs

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titleEnter question hereAre any of these chat options available for my mobile device?

Yes! All of the options listed on this page may be accessed from mobile devices. Search the app store for the chat tool you would like to use!Enter answer here

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