In our current global pandemic, we've never been more separated from our next-door neighbors; however it's the perfect time to reach out and become a part of a global community through different technology platforms. Platforms like Slack (or if you're younger, Discord), offer ways for large groups of people to share ideas, and connect with one another through common interests; and then offer a way for those same people to collaborate with one another.
These platforms were designed to be used by small companies; so thinking on the school level, a school board could set up a server for themselves, and have different rooms created for each school; or a school could set up a server for itself and create different rooms for every grade, in which students would be able to interact with one another in real time, throughout the day. This can lead to interesting collaborations where classes in two different schools can collaborate and interact with each other; while moderated by teachers and administrators.
On the classroom level; these platforms provide ways for students to continue having some of the social interaction that they're missing out on in a structured way, as not everyone would be staying in touch with their friends. This can also be an opportunity for students of the same school who are in different classes to continue to connect with each other, as you can have rooms for "chess club", "basketball"; and give the students access to rooms where they can ask questions about math, where some older students can potentially help out and provide online tutoring (under the guidance of a teacher).
The possibilities are endless!
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