Essential Tools

Here's an overview of the key tools we use for teaching and communication. Please set up these tools now to ensure effective collaboration with your team and students.

Slack

This is our main communication tool, both with teachers and with the students. You'll have access by default to your teaching team channel and the students' channel. Additionally, you can join our community channels in Berlin, NRW, and Hamburg to learn about local events. Please check Slack regularly during the semester and communicate with your teaching team via Slack if you cannot make it to class.

Action

• Open the Email with the Slack invitation from ReDI. Enter ReDI Slack.

• Download Slack to your Laptop (and or mobile phone).

• Create a Profile. Use your real name. So that we know who you are.

• Say hello 👋 in your teacher channel to introduce yourself.

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Google Calendar

We use Google Calendar to send semester meeting appointments to teachers and students.

Actions

• Please review Google Calendar invites you received from ReDI via Email and RSPV, so that we can plan very efficient meetings

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Zoom

Our online sessions are running on Zoom. We highly recommend installing and updating the Zoom app on your device, as the online version doesn't cover all functionalities. Please note: The class Zoom link is the same for the entire semester.

Actions

• Download the Zoom application

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Google Classroom

We use Google Classroom to share material with the students and to collect and give feedback to projects and homework.

Actions

• Accept the invitation to Google Classroom that you received via Email

• Watch how to use Google Classroom video (5min)

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Figma

We use Figma for all practical activities. Join ReDI's Figma space to gain access to all templates and premium features.

1. Click on this link to join ReDI's Figma Space: Join ReDI's Figma Space

2. Click on Verify status in Figma

1. Provide the following info:

• Are you a student, educator, or administrator? Educator

• What type of institution do you attend or work for? Bootcamp or Online Program

• Why are you applying for a free Figma Education plan? Describe that you need Figma's Education version to learn UX/UI.

• What is your school's name? School not listed

• School not listed: ReDI School of Digital Integration gGmbH

• What is your school's website? https://www.redi-school.org/

• Please upload a copy of your bootcamp receipt or course confirmation (upload this course outline).

• URL of the course you are taking: https://www.redi-school.org/user-centered-design/online/dcp/ux-ui-design

• Expected graduation date: June 2025

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✅ Done?

Please complete all steps before going to the next section of the self-onboarding. If you face any issues, please reach out to the ReDI team via E-Mail or Slack. Once you are done, let's dive into the Content Introduction.