Rita wiley group me
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GroupMe is a group messaging app that allows users to easily communicate with groups of friends, family, coworkers and classmates. It was founded in 2010 and acquired by Microsoft in 2011. Key features include compatibility across devices, group and direct messaging, sharing photos and videos, and creating memes within the app. The document provides tips on using GroupMe effectively for higher education purposes such as collaborating on group projects and planning events. It suggests the app can facilitate communication between students and administrators.
Rita wiley group me
- 2. Overview What is GroupMe? About GroupMe? Features Where to download Using GroupMe Tips and Guidelines Application to Higher Education
- 3. What is GroupMe? GroupMe is the best way to chat with everyone you know. Its absolutely free, whether youre talking to a group of friends, or texting one person. Best of all, it works on nearly everyones phone, via push or SMS. With GroupMe, its easy to reach anyone, anytime, anywhere. -GroupMe.com Your groups include anyone you need to communicate with: Family, Friends, Roommates, Organizations, Coworkers, Teams, etc.
- 4. About GroupMe? Founded as a start-up in 2010 by Jared Hecht and Steve Martocci GroupMe.com/about Became a member of the Skype and Microsoft family in 2011 after Skype purchased the company of upward of $83 million. - The Wall Street Journal From 2010-2012, 4.6 million people joined the app -The Next Web In the first two years, 550 million messages were sent per month. The Next Web
- 5. Features Compatible on all phone systems Exclusive Emoji only in GroupMe Group and Direct messaging chat through app Ability to mute individual groups or the entire app, come back when you can check. Share videos, photos and make your own memes from photo album or search the web straight from the app Apple and Android App Stores
- 6. Features Continued Facebook and Twitter Synchronization Import contacts from phone Receive phone notifications for chats, likes and updates if desired No group limit, be in as many groups as you want! Do not have to use Internet/Data/Wifi for SMS responses to phone Apple and Android App Stores
- 7. Available to download: Apple Android Blackberry Windows Phone 7 Also available through SMS texting and online at GroupMe.com
- 8. *Based iPhone and iOs7 software
- 9. Starting Out Start out by downloading the app Next sync with Facebook, Twitter or set up an account Start by creating a group or finding the groups your phone is already attached to!
- 10. Adding Groups Create a group by clicking start group, and adding a group name.
- 11. Adding Groups Add all the contacts to your group. Type away in your newly formed group.
- 12. Creating a Meme First, go to write a message and click on the paperclip to the left hand side Then scroll through your photos indicated by the camera or use the search function.
- 13. Creating a Meme Now you can search videos, popular gifs (internet memes) or other images. You can also type in your own topic in the search bar.
- 14. Creating a Meme After searching and selecting the photo you would like, you can now create the meme inside the app! Click meme in the upper right hand corner. Tap the Top, Bottom buttons to enter your text on the designated line. Next click done.
- 15. Creating a Meme The meme creator will return you to the group conversation, and then click the paperclip button once more and the meme you created will post to the group!
- 16. Tips and Ground Rules Establish guidelines of content and hours of activity Business/Work Only Social Only No posts after (insert time) unless for emergency Move 1:1 conversations to a private chat for courtesy of other group members Mute responsibly to remain up to date with all information
- 18. Students can: Communicate with others in their classes, especially those working on group projects, coordinate meeting times, share photos and ideas Plan organization events and programs more easily (buying supplies, covering shifts, asking for help) Create and build skills needed to work on a team Disband group when finished Possibilities are unlimited
- 19. Student Affairs Professionals can: Schedule meetings, training sessions and provide updates when necessary (office, committee etc.) Communicate with staff, board members (department, campus, region, and nation wide) Plan staff a get together Plan conference vacations and trip arrangements Disband group when finished Possibilities are unlimited
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