<aside> <img src="attachment:6552accc-2da7-4923-8767-715f5659ba81:HtCtW_-Logo-Pin-Square_B.png" alt="attachment:6552accc-2da7-4923-8767-715f5659ba81:HtCtW-Logo-Pin-_Square_B.png" width="40px" /> Joining the Bootcamp Server

In order to access to the Bootcamp Server you will need to have already linked your Discord account to your How to Change the World account.

Once you link your Discord account, you should be added to the Bootcamp Server within 24 hours. If you have any problems, please email [email protected].

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<aside> ⚠️ If you already use Discord for personal or gaming purposes, we strongly recommend that you create a separate professional Discord account for this Bootcamp (and similar professional purposes).

• Details </aside>

<aside> 🆘 If you run into any technical issues on the Bootcamp Server:

1. If possible, please message @Tech Support in either the # question-and-answers forum channel on the Bootcamp Server; or in your # team-x-y channel.
2. If you cannot access the Bootcamp Server, then please email [email protected]. In this case, please include “Tech Support” in the subject line and describe the issue you are having in as much detail as possible.

Our team aims to respond within one business day to all support requests.

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<aside> ℹ️ Very quick introduction to Discord servers

For the purposes of this bootcamp, you can think of the Bootcamp Server in Discord as combination of Slack text channels (marked with # at the start) and Zoom breakout rooms (marked with 🔊 at the beginning), all organised in one place.

If you are unfamiliar with Discord, you might find it helpful to skim this article.

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<aside> 🗺️ Instructions for setting up Discord

**This article will walk you through steps 1 & 2.**

1. Download and install the Discord App for your computer.
   • Although you can always access Discord via a browser, we strongly recommend downloading the App for better performance and functionality.
   • Versions of the Discord App are also available for phones and tablets.
2. Sign-in to (or create) your Discord account.
3. Be sure to link your Discord account with your How to Change the World account → when you sign in to your How to Change the World account you will find instructions on how to do this. </aside>

<aside> 🗺️ What should you use the Bootcamp Server for?

The Bootcamp Server (in Discord) will be the main communications platform for the Bootcamp.

Synchronous Bootcamp Workshop Sessions & Teaching Team Meetings

Workshops → During every interactive Workshop, students will meet with their teammates in their assigned 🔈Team X-y voice & video channel, which will be found under COHORT X TEAMS on the Bootcamp Server.

Teaching Team Check-ins (and ad hoc meetings with the Teaching Team) → During Bootcamp sessions when you have “Teaching Team Check-ins” a member of your Cohort Teaching Team will meet you in your 🔈Team X-y voice & video channel. Similarly, if you arrange to have an ad hoc support meeting with a member of the Teaching Team, they will meet you in your 🔈Team X-y voice & video channel.

Asynchronous Q&A, Responding to Polls, and Peer Group Messaging

Q&A Forum → You can ask, and will receive answers to any questions you have about the bootcamp in the #question-and-answer-forum within the BOOTCAMP DISCUSSION BOARD.

<aside> ℹ️ Please be sure to read the guidance for the Q&A channel before posting your first question:

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Team Messaging → When you are assigned to a team, in addition to your voice & video channel, every Team will also have a # team X-y text channel where students in the team can message with each other, including creating threads on specific topics.

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<aside> 🤔 Etiquette on the Bootcamp Server

Ensuring you follow these practices will help to ensure that everyone has the best experience in this bootcamp.

Some Common Practices to Follow

• When entering a meeting make sure that you are muted and you turn on your video.
• Stay muted unless you are speaking to limit background noise.
• Use earbuds/ headphones if you have them, they help to reduce feedback and background noise.
• Raise your hand if on camera to signal to others that you would like to speak (only necessary if someone else is speaking).
• Make sure to leave the voice channel when the meeting is over! </aside>

<aside> ℹ️ Additional guidance on navigating in Discord

• Recommendations
• Troubleshooting
• Explaining some Discord features
• Extra tips and tricks
• Optional: Download and setup Discord for your mobile device </aside>

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