Schools & Groups
In Hischool, collaboration is organized through Schools and Groups.
Understanding how they work together will help you navigate the platform efficiently and participate with clarity.
Platform Structure
Section titled “Platform Structure”Hischool uses a two-level structure:
1. Schools
Section titled “1. Schools”A School is a structured community and the primary workspace.
A school defines:
- Members
- Roles
- Permissions
- Categories
- Governance and moderation rules
You must join a school before accessing its groups.
2. Groups
Section titled “2. Groups”A Group exists within a school.
Groups are where day-to-day collaboration happens, including:
- Conversations
- Discussions
- File sharing
- Announcements
- Learning activities
- Team collaboration
You participate in groups after joining a school.
How It Works (Simple Flow)
Section titled “How It Works (Simple Flow)”- Join a School.
- Browse available Groups within the school.
- Join or access specific groups (depending on permissions).
- Participate in discussions and activities.
Schools provide structure.
Groups provide interaction.
Schools: What You Can Do
Section titled “Schools: What You Can Do”As a school member, you can:
- Join or discover schools
- View school information
- Browse school members
- Access available groups
- Customize your school identity (if permitted)
- Leave the school
- Report the school (if necessary)
→ Explore School guides:
Groups: What You Can Do
Section titled “Groups: What You Can Do”Inside a school, groups allow you to:
- Join discussions
- Send messages
- Share files
- React and reply
- Receive notifications
- Leave groups when necessary
→ Explore Group guides:
Permissions & Roles
Section titled “Permissions & Roles”Your experience inside schools and groups depends on:
- Your assigned role
- School configuration
- Group privacy settings
- Administrative policies
Some groups may be open to all members.
Others may require specific roles or approval.
See:
→ Role & Permission Issues
Identity Across Schools
Section titled “Identity Across Schools”Your:
- Display name
- Profile image
May vary between schools (if allowed by configuration).
This means your identity in one school may differ from another, depending on school-level settings.
→ Change Your Identity in a School
When to Use This Section
Section titled “When to Use This Section”Use this section if you want to:
- Understand how schools are structured
- Navigate within a school
- Join or leave groups
- Customize your school identity
- Understand access and permission rules
If you are managing a school, see:
→ School Management