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Onboarding for TAs

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Things TAs should do when they join

Provide Information for Course Staff Directory

Join Staff Slack and Configure Clients on Phone and Computer

Slack is the main means of communication of the course staff. These steps are important to take as soon as possible.

Slack is important for communication

Please note that it is a requirement of continued employment as course staff to:

  • Join the course staff Slack workspace
  • Install Slack on your phone and computer
  • Set up notifications so you don’t miss important messages
  • Acknowledge messages within 12 hours, respond to messages within 24 hours

  • 💌 Make sure you have joined the course staff Slack: https://penn-cis-3500.slack.com

    • You should have received an email invitation to join the Slack workspace. If you have not received an invitation, please contact me immediately.

  • 🪪 Configure your Slack profile with your full name and upload a profile picture that shows your face, so students can recognize you in office hours and other interactions. Click here for instructions on how to do this.

  • ⬇️ Install Slack on your phone and computer.

    • 📱 Phone: You can download the Slack app for your phone from the App Store or Google Play.
    • 💻 Computer: You can download the Slack app for your computer from the Slack website.

  • 🔔 Set up notifications so you don’t miss important messages. You can customize your notification settings by clicking on your profile picture in the top right corner of the Slack app, then selecting “Preferences” and “Notifications.”