Case Study: Florida A&M University builds immersive learner journals and student connections with ThingLink

Florida A&M University builds immersive learner journals for 2020 with ThingLink

Florida A&M University, a historic public HBCU, faced the challenge of building a sense of community and connection among students in its College of Science and Technology Living-Learning Community when the COVID-19 pandemic prevented some from living on campus and meeting their peers in person.

ThingLink provided the solution by enabling students to create immersive digital journals. These interactive journals allowed students to showcase their personalities, hobbies, and aspirations through a mix of images, text, personal videos, and audio. The result was a richer, more detailed understanding of each student than a brief social introduction could provide, successfully fostering stronger peer bonds and an active community. ThingLink was also integrated into a digital "Mask Parade" yearbook to further help students get to know one another.

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