Text Channels

• Jump in and chat
• Use @ to reference people in the Community
• Reply to comments, threads, and use emojis
• Attach images, videos, and any other files by clicking the “+” on the left side of the chat bar

Voice & Video

• Jump in and turn your mic and camera on or off to speak
• Share your screen
• Maximum of 25 can join a video chat
• Office hours take place here

Voice-Only

• Jump in to join the audience
• Click the hand to request to speak and moderators can bring you to the stage

DM (Direct Messaging)

• Click on the person you want to message and write a message
• Go to home and check your DMs and friend requests

Highlighted Channels and Events

• #general-chat
• #opportunities
• #events
• Content: #original-series, #inside-loadisruptivedev, #this-week- Discuss and provide feedback on podcasts, shows, and live events
• Discord Live: Thursdays at 5 PM UTC, there is a weekly chat about current events and contemporary themes. Some weeks the chats are text-only, while other weeks they are voice-only on Discord Live
• Discord Stage: Every so often the Institute sponsors public lectures and professional development opportunities. Join the Discord Stage engage, but be quick to join, the limit is 25 participants!