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    Home / News / Technology News / Facebook Messenger to connect high school students with each other
    Facebook Messenger to connect high school students with each other
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    Facebook Messenger to connect high school students with each other

    By Bhavika Bhuwalka
    Apr 21, 2018
    12:37 pm
    Facebook Messenger to connect high school students with each other

    Facebook is reportedly working on a new feature on Messenger called 'High School Networks' that will be geared towards high school students. The feature appears to be aimed at connecting students of the same school who are taking the same classes. Presently, the feature is hidden in the current version of the Messenger app on iOS.

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    Facebook is losing younger users at a fast pace

    This is Facebook's attempt to bring post-millennials onto its platform as teenagers are one age group it hasn't been able to dominate. eMarketer estimates Facebook users between the ages of 12-17 and 18-24 will decrease by 5.6% and 5.8%, respectively, this year.

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    Students can join their school's network and discuss classes

    However, sources have decompiled the Messenger app on iOS and uncovered pre-defined text strings that indicate how the feature will work. These text strings suggest functionalities like searching for your school to join the Messenger network, searching for classmates you might know, joining specific chat networks for classes a student takes, and the ability to list details of grades for a course or exam.

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    Members wanting to join a school network will be verified

    The text string also lists a verification process for new members. However, it's not clear how Facebook will verify if a student attempting to join a High School Network actually studies at that school. It might also allow teachers to send school reports to students.

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    Messenger for teenagers comes after Messenger for Kids

    In December 2017, Facebook launched its parent-controlled Messenger Kids app amid heavy criticism from parents and industry leaders. The app lets children send messages and videos to contacts approved by their parents. Facebook claims to have consulted child development and online safety experts while creating the app. It also ensured that the only user data the company will collect will be children's names.

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    Editor's note

    While the motive behind the move is understandable, it can go terribly wrong if not implemented correctly. Besides openly promoting social media among youngsters, it can also lead to abuse and bullying. Not to forget, Facebook would have to be extremely careful to protect teenagers' data.

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