The Class Chat App Helps Students Keep in Touch with Other Classmates
Laura McQuarrie — September 16, 2014 — Tech
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Teachers may not be a fan of discussion in the classroom while a lesson is going on, but the for students, by students Class Chat app is designed to help kids keep in touch afterwards.
To use the app, Class Chat requires that you sign in using your school email address and add the classes that you're enrolled in. From there, students become part of a community where they are able to interact with others in that class to pose questions to one another, get clarification, form study groups and enhance comprehension. Using a thumbs up icon, students can vote for the best answers so that they become highlighted and easy to spot. Rather than messaging your teacher or having to rely on just one study buddy, this app makes it easy to connect with reliable classmates.
To use the app, Class Chat requires that you sign in using your school email address and add the classes that you're enrolled in. From there, students become part of a community where they are able to interact with others in that class to pose questions to one another, get clarification, form study groups and enhance comprehension. Using a thumbs up icon, students can vote for the best answers so that they become highlighted and easy to spot. Rather than messaging your teacher or having to rely on just one study buddy, this app makes it easy to connect with reliable classmates.
Trend Themes
1. Student Chat Apps - Apps designed for students to connect and collaborate with their classmates after class offer opportunities for direct-to-consumer marketing of educational materials and resources.
2. Peer-to-peer Learning - The rise of peer-to-peer learning through chat apps offers opportunities for businesses to develop new educational products and services that facilitate student-led learning.
3. Edtech Social Networks - The emergence of social networks specifically designed for educational purposes presents the potential for EdTech companies to tailor their offerings to meet specific student needs and bolster school-provided resources.
Industry Implications
1. Education Technology - EdTech companies can create and market chat apps that provide students with an enhanced learning experience and foster a sense of community among classmates.
2. Digital Learning - The growth of digital learning platforms allows schools and educational institutions to leverage the power of social networks to create more immersive and engaging online classrooms.
3. Marketing and Advertising - Marketers can leverage the popularity of education apps and social networks to create targeted advertising campaigns that reach students directly.
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