Real-Time Peer Communication
The Student Live Chat system enables instant messaging among classmates for quick questions, study coordination, social connections, and peer support. Connect with your class, study groups, and student organizations through secure, real-time chat.
Chat Features
Direct Messaging
- One-on-One Chats: Private conversations with classmates
- Presence Indicators: See who is online and available
- Study Buddy Matching: Find classmates studying the same material
- File Sharing: Share notes, diagrams, study materials
- Voice & Video Calls: Quick calls for complex discussions
Group Chats
- Class Channels: MS1, MS2, MS3, MS4, MPH, MBA class chats
- Study Group Chats: Dedicated channels for study groups
- Course Channels: Chat with students in the same courses
- Interest Groups: Specialty interest groups, research teams, social groups
Student Organization Channels
- Student Government
- Interest Groups (Surgery, Pediatrics, etc.)
- Service Organizations
- Social Committees
- Athletic Teams
- Cultural Organizations
Use Cases
Academic Collaboration
- Quick Questions: "Does anyone remember what page the Krebs cycle is on?"
- Study Coordination: "Anyone want to study anatomy at 7pm tonight?"
- Resource Sharing: "I found a great pneumonia algorithm, sharing here"
- Exam Schedules: "When is the biochem exam again?"
Social Connection
- Event planning and invitations
- Lunch and study break coordination
- Weekend activity planning
- Classmate birthday celebrations
Peer Support
- Encouragement during difficult exams
- Wellness check-ins
- Sharing coping strategies
- Celebrating achievements
Chat Etiquette
Best Practices
- Be respectful and kind
- Don't spam or flood channels
- Use appropriate channels (e.g., academic questions in academic channels)
- Respect quiet hours (avoid late-night non-urgent messages)
- Protect privacy - never share patient information
Academic Integrity
- Prohibited: Sharing exam questions or answers during exams
- Allowed: Discussing concepts after exams are completed
- Encouraged: Collaborative learning and peer teaching
Privacy & Security
- Secure Platform: Encrypted messaging
- Student-Only Access: Verified student accounts required
- Message Retention: Messages stored per policy
- Block/Report: Tools to manage unwanted contact
- FERPA Compliant: Student privacy protected
Access
Desktop: Via student portal
Mobile Apps: iOS and Android with push notifications
Offline Access: Messages sync when back online
Integration: Links to student calendar and class schedules
Support: