5.3 GroupMe
5.3.1 Introduction
GroupMe is a group messaging app that can be accessed through an app or through your browser. It was created in 2010, it is currently owned by Microsoft and it is currently free to use.
5.3.2 Main Features
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Chat | Allows users to start/participate in both individual and group messaging. In the chat window, users can search messages for specific words, mute messages, hide messages, or mark messages as read. |
| Polls | Gathers the responses from group chat members through single choice or multiple choice polling questions launched by the host. The results are made available to everyone, and individual responses can be made anonymous. |
| Profile | Allows users to access a QR for their account so other users can add them as a contact. From here, users can access contacts, archives, settings, and help/feedback tabs. |
| Discover | Allows users to find groups nearby and affiliated with their organization. The University of Michigan has over one hundred groups listed in its organization, and students are free to join any group set to public. |
Figure 5.1: Example of a GroupMe poll
Figure 5.2: Examples of different discover groups
5.3.3 More Resources
Visit the GroupMe website to get sign-up and download the appropriate app for your device.