by Dennis Harter, MS Principal
dennish@isb.ac.th
“Discord” is a popular chat application among adolescents and in particular gamers. The app can be installed on the computer or smart device and is often used to bring communities with similar interests together like gaming, art, etc.
Unfortunately, as its use has grown, in some cases, conversations have become inappropriate and ugly. This is not uncommon the more used a platform becomes. At ISB we have blocked the use of this site and access to it using our network. We do not feel it has any educational benefits or uses for learning at ISB.
We encourage you to talk with your child(ren) about whether they use the app and if so, who they are interacting with in that environment. They may even show you examples of their chats. Ultimately, at home, you can decide if these interactions fit within your expectations and family values.
