Description #
Rocket.Chat is an open-source team communication and collaboration platform with live chat, video and audio conferencing, file sharing, message translation, and more. In a group or one-to-one environment, it allows users to create channels and conversations for collaboration. Its open-source nature means that users can join the community and develop their own custom features, plugins and integrations to produce a solution that suits their needs.
How to get it #
Why recommended #
Pros #
– Real-time chat, group messaging
– Channels, document sharing, tags
– Task management, integration options
– Encryption, self-hosting option
– Customizable channels, engagement tools
– Open-source, free self-hosted option
Cons #
– Learning curve, setup and maintenance
– Limited integration and functionality
– Limited number of features
– Compliance limitations, security issues
– No dedicated LMS, may not meet all needs
– Limited self-hosted support, advanced version require subscription
Application to the VET Area #
Training
Work-based training
Tutoring and accompaniment
Support for business creation
Level #
Integrator
How to use this tool #
In the field of Training, Rocket.Chat offers VET professionals a fairly versatile platform to facilitate engaging and interactive learning. The possibility of integrating virtual classroom sessions with videoconferencing tools allows for discussion and interaction in real time. The platform’s channels and tagging features allow for organized communication, facilitating the sharing of educational materials and resources. Additionally, Rocket.Chat contains features for tracking learning, assigning tasks, and reporting results.
Rocket.Chat can be used in work-based training, as it satisfactorily allows for both interaction and collaboration. In fact, the platform allows the creation of dedicated channels by topic or project. The activity monitoring functions can be set to monitor the training path and learning.
Rocket.Chat also responds well to the needs of tutoring and coaching paths for work inclusion and job placement. Dedicated channels by topic, discussions and working groups, sharing of materials and resources, chat and group messaging in real time: these are all tools enabled by the platform that facilitate the typical activities of work-based learning. Polls and Q&A sessions allow for interaction and collaboration.
As part of supporting self-entrepreneurship and business creation, the channels dedicated by topic, discussions and working groups are functional to carrying out the typical activities of this segment of VET training: development of business models or plans ( and related iterations); ideation and planning of activities; etc. By activating specific features, it is possible to assign tasks to work groups and monitor activities. The platform can be integrated with typical business management tools and systems, which is very useful in the conception and development of ideas, products and processes.
Training #
– Enable virtual classroom sessions and their integration with videoconferencing tools
– It enables, through tagging functions, organized communication and resource sharing
– It allows, through monitoring and evaluation functions, the verification of progress and results
– It allows, through the creation of dedicated channels and chats, collaboration and interaction in real time
Work-based training #
– Enable virtual classroom sessions and their integration with videoconferencing tools
-It enables, through tagging functions, organized communication and resource sharing
– It allows, through monitoring and evaluation functions, the verification of progress and results
– It allows, through the creation of dedicated channels and chats, collaboration and interaction in real time
Tutoring and support for job placement #
– It allows sharing of relevant articles, success stories and resources in dedicated channels
– It allows you to host interactive webinars
– It allows you to engage participants in real-time discussions, polls and Q&A sessions
– It allows, through the creation of dedicated channels and chats, collaboration and interaction in real time
Support for self-entrepreneurship and business creation #
– Enables the creation of collaborative and brainstorming meetings through specific features
– It enables real-time interaction, knowledge sharing and peer-to-peer support
– It allows the creation of collaborative and brainstorming meetings
– It allows the creation and development of products and processes, through integration with company management systems
Practical Resources #
RocketChat | Fast, Secure, Open Source Communication
10:34 min
How to chat online with RocketChat [TUTORIAL]
2:59 min
Rocket.Chat (Group Chat System)
34:45 min
Further reading and suggestions #
– Why should you use software for education [+10 examples]
– 9 best ways to increase user engagement on your app in 2023
– Real-time chat: definition, features, and use cases in 2023
– How to improve communications with colleagues, customers, and other companies
– Introducing Rocket.Chat University: the learning hub for all-things open-source
