Listen to This Digital Native on Why They Love Discord
The following article was written by a Gen A student in the US for Kigumi Group:
Using Discord for Communication in High School Clubs
For me, Discord has been an essential tool for communication and collaboration within high school clubs. As a member of various clubs, it’s where we organize meetings, discuss ideas, and plan events. Discord makes it easy to set up multiple channels for different topics, such as announcements, event planning, and casual chats. This separation helps keep things organized and ensures that everyone stays on the same page.
We use both text and voice communication to stay connected, which has been super helpful, especially when we can’t meet in person. It allows for real-time conversations and quick decision-making. Additionally, it integrates with tools like Google Drive, making it easier to share files and documents without having to leave the platform. This all happens in one place, which saves us time and effort compared to using several different apps or platforms.
The ease of use also stands out. Many of us were already familiar with gaming platforms, so Discord's interface felt intuitive right away. As a teenager, it feels like a seamless blend of social media and productivity tools that help keep everything together, making it my go-to communication platform for school-related activities.
How My Younger Cousins (10 and 11) Use Discord
When it comes to my cousins, who are 10 and 11 years old, Discord plays a different but equally important role. Since they don’t yet have phones, they use Discord to stay in touch with their friends and play games together. Without smartphones, Discord is their way of connecting with their peers, especially for gaming.
For them, it’s all about the social experience. They chat with their friends via text and voice messages while playing games like Minecraft or Roblox, which they love. The ability to communicate while gaming allows them to strategize, laugh, and bond over shared interests. Discord offers them the same kind of connection I’d expect with a group chat on a phone, but without needing to own a device that's typically for older users.
What’s great about Discord for them is that it doesn’t require a phone number, which means they can talk to friends without having a phone of their own. It’s also pretty safe for younger users because they can create private servers with just a select group of friends, limiting exposure to strangers.
As someone who’s seen them grow up, I can tell they enjoy the freedom it offers to socialize and game with others while being on a platform that’s widely used among people their age.
