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How to use Slack with Trello as a collaborative workflow tool for their projects and activities

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Lab lesson learning guide for AML3304 students to use Trello as a collaborative workflow tool for their projects and activities, with a focus on the case study exercises and research presentation activity.

I'll also include instructions on creating private Slack channels for team communication.

Lab Lesson: Using Trello and Slack for Collaborative Case Study Research and Presentation

Objective: Learn to use Trello and Slack effectively for team collaboration on the AML3304 case study analysis and presentation project.

Part 1: Setting Up Trello

Step 1: Create a Trello Account

Go to

www.trello.com/signup⁠

and create an account if you don't have one already.

Step 2: Create a New Board

Click "Create new board" on your Trello dashboard.

Name it "AML3304 Case Study - [Your Team Name]" (e.g., "AML3304 Case Study - Neural Networkers").

Set the board visibility to "Private" and invite your team members.

Step 3: Set Up Lists Create the following lists on your board:

Research

Analysis

Presentation Prep

Review

Step 4: Create Cards In the "Research" list, create a card for each team member with their name and assigned research task.

Part 2: Setting Up Slack

Step 1: For the Project : Create a Slack Workspace (if not already provided)

Go to slack.com and click "Create a new workspace."

Follow the prompts to set up your workspace.

Step 2: Create a Private Channel

In Slack, click the "+" next to "Channels" in the sidebar.

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Select "Create a channel."

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Name it "aml3304-[your team name]" (e.g., "aml3304-neural-networkers").

Set the channel to "Private" and invite your team members.

Step 3: Integrate Trello with Slack

In your Slack channel, type "/trello" and press Enter.

Follow the prompts to connect your Trello account.

Use the command "/trello link" to link your Trello board to the Slack channel.

Part 3: Collaborative Workflow for Case Study Analysis

Step 1: Research Phase

Each team member creates a card in the "Research" list for their assigned topic.

Use the card description to summarize key findings.

Attach relevant documents or links to the card.

Use Slack to discuss findings and share quick updates.

Step 2: Analysis Phase

Create a new card in the "Analysis" list for each key point or question from the suggested analysis questions.

Assign team members to specific analysis tasks.

Use card checklists to break down complex analysis tasks.

Share insights and discuss analysis in the Slack channel.

Step 3: Presentation Prep

Create cards in the "Presentation Prep" list for different sections of your presentation.

Assign team members to work on specific sections.

Use card attachments to upload draft slides or content.

Collaborate on content refinement using Slack for real-time discussions.

Step 4: Review

Move completed cards to the "Review" list.

Use card comments for feedback and suggestions.

Discuss final revisions in the Slack channel.

Part 4: Utilizing Trello and Slack Features

Labels: Use labels to categorize information (e.g., advantages, limitations, use cases).

Due Dates: Set due dates for important milestones.

Checklists: Use checklists within cards to break down complex tasks.

Attachments: Upload relevant documents, screenshots, or diagrams to cards.

Comments: Use card comments for task-specific discussions.

Slack Integration: Use "/trello" commands in Slack to manage cards without switching to Trello.

Example Workflow:

Team leader creates initial cards for research topics in Trello.

Team members claim tasks by assigning themselves to cards.

As research progresses, members update their cards and share insights in Slack.

Team discusses findings in Slack and collaboratively develops analysis points.

New cards are created for analysis and presentation prep tasks.

Team uses Slack for quick updates and Trello for detailed progress tracking.

Final presentation is assembled using content from Trello cards.

Team reviews and refines presentation using the "Review" list and Slack discussions.

Remember, this activity contributes to your project grade and class ranking. Use these tools to collaborate effectively, leverage each team member's strengths, and aim for a comprehensive and insightful analysis of your assigned topic (RunPod.io, Google Cloud, H2O, or Kaggle).

By following this guide, you'll be able to manage your case study research, analysis, and presentation preparation efficiently using Trello and Slack. Good luck with your projects!

How do students make private slack channels in the class slack room

Creating private Slack channels can vary slightly depending on the permissions and settings configured by the workspace admin. Here’s a general step-by-step guide for creating a private channel in a Slack workspace:

Open Slack: Launch Slack and log into your class workspace.

Create a Channel:

On the desktop app or browser: In the sidebar, look for the “Channels” section. Click on the plus sign (+) next to “Channels.”

On mobile: Tap on the “Home” tab at the bottom, then tap on the plus sign (+) next to “Channels.”

Choose Private:

When the “Create a channel” window appears, you’ll have the option to name your channel.

Below the channel name, you’ll see an option labeled “Make private.” Toggle this option to create a private channel. It might be a simple switch or checkbox that you need to activate.

Invite Members:

Once you’ve chosen to make the channel private and named your channel, you’ll be prompted to invite members. Add the classmates or participants you want to be part of this private channel.

Create Channel:

After inviting members, click the “Create” button to finalize the creation of the private channel.

Remember:

Permissions: If you don’t see the option to create a private channel, you might not have the necessary permissions, which are typically set by the workspace admin. You might need to contact your workspace admin to gain the appropriate access.

Channel Name: Choose a meaningful name that reflects the purpose of the channel, as it helps in keeping things organized.

If the workspace admin has restricted the creation of private channels, anyone who needs to create one will need to request access or ask the admin to create it. Make sure to double-check your workspace guidelines or ask your instructor or admin for specific instructions related to your class Slack workspace.

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