Howzit?

I am creating a Discord server for the community here and for future use with students. It is still a work in progress, but I thought I would share a quick Discord tutorial on how to create and join new servers. Below is a video on how to do so. I will also include a link to join the server. It is still a work in progress and will change as needed with the community. If you would like to join or give feedback please feel free to do so.

The link/code to join the server is https://discord.gg/TuKcFPd

In the future I plan to use this Discord server as a hub for my classrooms. I will require students to join the server, and will sort them all by class and groups. I will have every student create an account at the first class, and join the server. I will then assign them each their own roles within the server based on their class, and group within the class. They will use the class channels to share, collaborate, and learn as a whole class, myself included. They will use their group channels to work specifically with their assigned group on their group projects. They will be able to share pictures, files, videos, websites and more in the respective channels. I will also create a private submission channel where they can send anything they want to it, (assignments, complaints, concerns, questions, etc.) but only I will be able to view and read the things sent to the channel. This will allow for a sort of “anonymous” area for them to contact me at anytime without classmates or anyone else knowing about it. This will also server as a record log of everything they send me.

The beauty of Discord is that I can make private channels for each class, and only members of that class can see them. This way it keeps only relevant channels in everyone’s sight, and removes clutter. I plan to use it as a platform for group projects, discussion, and an easy way to contact each other outside of the classroom. Since it has web, desktop, and mobile apps that are all integrated, everyone who joins can be connected to the server at all times. I will also incorporate public channels that show off each classes work, allowing for feedback from their peers, family, and the community. Since the server is a work in progress, and the only one who can see every channel will be me, some of you may be curious as to how it is working. I will encourage the community, as well as my students, to ask questions about Discord in order to maximize its potential as an online classroom and community hub. I will readily share what the server looks like from my end, as well as create more tutorials as needed. I look forward to using it as a location for students to share and collaborate with each other in order to bring their knowledge and skills to new heights.