--- title: Inside SchoolSpace description: Learn how to explore, chat, and make friends in SchoolSpace - the fun, safe virtual campus where students connect and thrive. --- [Skip to content](https://support.schoolspace.io/inside-schoolspace#main-content) [![Schoolspace-logo](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/Schoolspace-logo.svg)](https://schoolspace.io) - [Help Center Home](https://support.schoolspace.io/) - Getting Started Show submenu for Getting Started - Overview of SchoolSpace Show submenu for Overview of SchoolSpace - [What is SchoolSpace?](https://support.schoolspace.io/what-is-schoolspace) - Your First Time in SchoolSpace: What to Expect Show submenu for Your First Time in SchoolSpace: What to Expect - [Entering SchoolSpace](https://support.schoolspace.io/entering-schoolspace) - [Inside SchoolSpace](https://support.schoolspace.io/inside-schoolspace) - [Understanding the SchoolSpace Sidebar](https://support.schoolspace.io/understanding-the-schoolspace-sidebar) - [Admin Sidebar](https://support.schoolspace.io/admin-sidebar) - 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[Getting Started](https://support.schoolspace.io/getting-started?hsLang=en) 3. [Your First Time in SchoolSpace: What to Expect](https://support.schoolspace.io/getting-started?hsLang=en#your-first-time-in-schoolspace-what-to-expect) # Inside SchoolSpace ## Explore, Chat, and Make Friends | This article gives a quick overview of how to move around, talk to others, and make friends in SchoolSpace. Whether you're new to the platform or just need a refresher, this guide will help you get comfortable using the core parts of SchoolSpace: exploring your virtual world, communicating with classmates and teachers, and connecting socially with your school community. | | --- | Keep reading to learn how to: ![circleCheck](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/Latest%20UI%20Icons%20-%202025/circleCheck.svg)[Move Around the World](https://support.schoolspace.io/inside-schoolspace#move) ![circleCheck](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/Latest%20UI%20Icons%20-%202025/circleCheck.svg)[Interact with the World](https://support.schoolspace.io/inside-schoolspace#interact) ![circleCheck](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/Latest%20UI%20Icons%20-%202025/circleCheck.svg)[Communicate with Others](https://support.schoolspace.io/inside-schoolspace#communicate) ![circleCheck](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/Latest%20UI%20Icons%20-%202025/circleCheck.svg)[Find People, Make New Friends, and Send Friend Requests](https://support.schoolspace.io/inside-schoolspace#social) ![circleCheck](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/Latest%20UI%20Icons%20-%202025/circleCheck.svg)[Leave the World](https://support.schoolspace.io/inside-schoolspace#leave)   ---   ### **Moving Around the World** SchoolSpace is built like a virtual campus. Every user has an avatar (your digital self), that allows you to move around and explore the world. #### Basic Navigation | **Click to Walk:** When your cursor looks like footprints, you can click anywhere in the world to move your avatar. | ![WalkTo](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/WalkTo.svg) | | --- | --- | | **Keyboard:** You can move around the world using the arrow or WASD keys. | ![Keyboard - Arrows and WASD](https://support.schoolspace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Keyboard%20-%20Arrows%20and%20WASD.jpg?width=276&height=102&name=Keyboard%20-%20Arrows%20and%20WASD.jpg) | | **Touchscreen:** Tap with your finger to move | |   #### Move Faster with Transportation Mode Each avatar has a special transportation mode that let's you move more quickly.  1. Open the *Expressions* menu: - On a computer, laptop, or Chromebook: Click on your **avatar.** - On mobile: Tap **Expressions** ![expression](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/Latest%20UI%20Icons%20-%202025/expression.svg) at the bottom of your screen. 2. In the Expressions menu, click on the top left option to enter or exit **Transportation** mode. Depending on your avatar, you may jump on a skateboard, a scooter, or even a moon rover! 3. You will now move faster! Try it out by following the [Basic Navigation](https://support.schoolspace.io/inside-schoolspace#basic-navigation) tips above. | ![Avatar - Click Self-1](https://support.schoolspace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Avatar%20-%20Click%20Self-1.png?width=200&height=200&name=Avatar%20-%20Click%20Self-1.png) | ![Avatar - Click Transpo Mode-1](https://support.schoolspace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Avatar%20-%20Click%20Transpo%20Mode-1.png?width=200&height=200&name=Avatar%20-%20Click%20Transpo%20Mode-1.png) | ![Avatar - Transpo Mode On](https://support.schoolspace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Avatar%20-%20Transpo%20Mode%20On.png?width=200&height=200&name=Avatar%20-%20Transpo%20Mode%20On.png) | | --- | --- | --- |   ---   ### Interacting with the World Walk around or use **This World** ![world](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/world.svg) in the left sidebar to find fun things to do in SchoolSpace! If your cursor turns into a **pointer finger**, it means you've found a clickable asset. Try clicking to see what happens! ![Cursor - Pointer Clickable](https://support.schoolspace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Cursor%20-%20Pointer%20Clickable.png?width=200&height=200&name=Cursor%20-%20Pointer%20Clickable.png) To see designated Landmarks in the world or a live Activity Feed, click **This World** ![world](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/world.svg) in the left sidebar. Click the **Teleport** ![teleport](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/teleport.svg) icon next to the Landmark or Activity to jump directly to that part of the world. ![Sidebar - This World + Activity Feed + Landmarks - Frame-2](https://support.schoolspace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Sidebar%20-%20This%20World%20+%20Activity%20Feed%20+%20Landmarks%20-%20Frame-2.png?width=260&height=493&name=Sidebar%20-%20This%20World%20+%20Activity%20Feed%20+%20Landmarks%20-%20Frame-2.png) When you enter some experiences, you may need to ‘join’ the experience. When you walk into those experiences, click the **Join** button next to the left sidebar. ![SDK App - Sushi Smash Join - Frame](https://support.schoolspace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/SDK%20App%20-%20Sushi%20Smash%20Join%20-%20Frame.png?width=360&height=210&name=SDK%20App%20-%20Sushi%20Smash%20Join%20-%20Frame.png)   ---   ### Communicating with Others In SchoolSpace conversations happen naturally by walking up to others, just like in real life!   #### Video Chat If your school allows audio and video in the world, when your avatar gets close to another avatar you’ll automatically connect over video chat. If someone else walks up to you you’ll connect to them as well – up to 9 people who are closest to you. #### Text Chat If your administrators have enabled text chat in your world, you can also talk by typing! Just click the **Messages ![messages](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/messages.svg)** icon on the left sidebar to see available chat options in the world.    #### Express Yourself: Dance, Sit, or Emote! Make your avatar come alive with fun and expressive actions! Here’s how: 1. Open the *Expressions* menu: - On a computer, laptop or Chromebook: Click on your **avatar.** - On mobile: Tap **Expressions** ![expression](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/Latest%20UI%20Icons%20-%202025/expression.svg) at the bottom of your screen. 2. In the Expressions menu, choose from the available options: **Sit**, **Dance**, or **Heart** **Emote**. 3. Want more? Click the **expand ![expand](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/expand.svg)** icon to browse even more emotes! | ![Avatar - Click Self](https://support.schoolspace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Avatar%20-%20Click%20Self.png?width=200&height=200&name=Avatar%20-%20Click%20Self.png) | ![Avatar - Expressions Sit](https://support.schoolspace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Avatar%20-%20Expressions%20Sit.png?width=200&height=200&name=Avatar%20-%20Expressions%20Sit.png) | ![Avatar - Expressions Expand - Frame](https://support.schoolspace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Avatar%20-%20Expressions%20Expand%20-%20Frame.png?width=200&height=200&name=Avatar%20-%20Expressions%20Expand%20-%20Frame.png) | | --- | --- | --- | Look out for opportunities to unlock new and limited edition emotes!   ---   ### Social Features in SchoolSpace #### Find a Person from Current Users Click the **Users Menu** ![currentUsers](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/Latest%20UI%20Icons%20-%202025/currentUsers.svg) button on the right side of your screen, then select the **Current Users tab** to  see who else is in the world. Click the **Teleport** ![teleport](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/teleport.svg) icon under the person's name and your avatar will move to their location. [Learn more about the Users Menu](https://support.schoolspace.io/users-menu?hsLang=en). | ![Users Menu - Current Users Tab - Student Non Admin](https://support.schoolspace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Users%20Menu%20-%20Current%20Users%20Tab%20-%20Student%20Non%20Admin.png?width=300&height=347&name=Users%20Menu%20-%20Current%20Users%20Tab%20-%20Student%20Non%20Admin.png) | | --- |   #### Find New Friends in Social Hub In **Social Hub ![connections](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/connections.svg)**, click **Find New Friends** to see users who share the same interests as you. Learn how to [add your interests](https://support.schoolspace.io/schoolspace-profiles?hsLang=en#add-my-interests). ![Social Hub - Find New Friends - Frame-2](https://support.schoolspace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Social%20Hub%20-%20Find%20New%20Friends%20-%20Frame-2.png?width=285&height=512&name=Social%20Hub%20-%20Find%20New%20Friends%20-%20Frame-2.png)   #### Send a Friend Request There are a few ways to send a friend request: while connected over video chat, by username, or from the Current Users tab in the [Users Menu](https://support.schoolspace.io/users-menu?hsLang=en) ![currentUsers](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/Latest%20UI%20Icons%20-%202025/currentUsers.svg). ##### Add a Friend while Connected over Video Chat: 1. Click their **name** on their *video tile* when you are connected over video chat. 2. Select ![addPerson](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/addPerson.svg) **Add Friend** from the dropdown. ![Video Tile - Add Friend - Frame](https://support.schoolspace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Video%20Tile%20-%20Add%20Friend%20-%20Frame.png?width=200&height=200&name=Video%20Tile%20-%20Add%20Friend%20-%20Frame.png)   ##### Add a Friend by Username: 1. Click **My Account** in the left sidebar then select **View Dashboard.** You may need to scroll down to see the **View Dashboard** button. 2. This will open the Dashboard in a new tab. In Dashboard, click **Social Hub ![connections](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/connections.svg)** on the left side of your screen. 3. On the right side of your screen, click the **Add Friend** button. 4. Enter their username and click ![addPerson](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/addPerson.svg) **Add Friend**.  ![Dashboard - Add Friend by Username 2 - Frame](https://support.schoolspace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Dashboard%20-%20Add%20Friend%20by%20Username%202%20-%20Frame.png?width=347&height=145&name=Dashboard%20-%20Add%20Friend%20by%20Username%202%20-%20Frame.png)   ##### Add a Friend from Current Users: 1. Click the **Users Menu** ![currentUsers](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/Latest%20UI%20Icons%20-%202025/currentUsers.svg) button on the right side of your screen. | ![Users Menu Button](https://support.schoolspace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Users%20Menu%20Button.png?width=100&height=101&name=Users%20Menu%20Button.png) | | --- | 2. Select the **Current Users tab** to open the Current Users list. | ![Users Menu - Current Users Tab selected](https://support.schoolspace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Users%20Menu%20-%20Current%20Users%20Tab%20selected.png?width=300&height=104&name=Users%20Menu%20-%20Current%20Users%20Tab%20selected.png) | | --- | 3. Click the name of the person you’d like to friend, then select ![addPerson](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/addPerson.svg) **Add Friend**. | ![Users Menu - Current Users - Add Friend - Small](https://support.schoolspace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Users%20Menu%20-%20Current%20Users%20-%20Add%20Friend%20-%20Small.png?width=300&height=404&name=Users%20Menu%20-%20Current%20Users%20-%20Add%20Friend%20-%20Small.png) | | --- | Current Users may not be visible in all worlds. Moderators and World Admins are able to change this setting. Learn how to [show or hide the Current Users tab](https://support.schoolspace.io/users-menu?hsLang=en#show-hide-current-users-tab).   #### What Happens after I've Sent a Friend Request? Once you send the friend request to someone: - They will be sent a **notification** letting them know you would like to be their friend. - If they press **Accept**, then hurray, you've got a friend! - Click **Social Hub ![connections](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/connections.svg)** in the left sidebar, and you will see them listed under **Friends.**   ---   ### Leaving SchoolSpace To exit SchoolSpace, click **My Account** in the left sidebar then click the **Leave World** button (you may need to scroll down to see the **Leave World** button). You can also exit by simply **closing the browser window or tab**. ![My Account - View Dashboard](https://support.schoolspace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/My%20Account%20-%20View%20Dashboard.png?width=285&height=540&name=My%20Account%20-%20View%20Dashboard.png)   ---   ### Keep Learning! ![circleCheck](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/circleCheck.svg)[Understanding the SchoolSpace Sidebar](https://support.schoolspace.io/understanding-the-schoolspace-sidebar?hsLang=en) ![circleCheck](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/circleCheck.svg)[Entering SchoolSpace: How to Log In and Join a World](https://support.schoolspace.io/entering-schoolspace?hsLang=en) ![circleCheck](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/circleCheck.svg)[What is SchoolSpace?](https://support.schoolspace.io/what-is-schoolspace?hsLang=en)   - [Getting Started](https://support.schoolspace.io/getting-started?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Overview of SchoolSpace](https://support.schoolspace.io/getting-started?hsLang=en#overview-of-schoolspace) - [Your First Time in SchoolSpace: What to Expect](https://support.schoolspace.io/getting-started?hsLang=en#your-first-time-in-schoolspace-what-to-expect) - [Best Practices for Success in SchoolSpace](https://support.schoolspace.io/getting-started?hsLang=en#best-practices-for-success-in-schoolspace) - [Setup, Safety, and Insights](https://support.schoolspace.io/setup-safety-and-insights?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Your SchoolSpace World: The Basics](https://support.schoolspace.io/setup-safety-and-insights?hsLang=en#your-schoolspace-world-the-basics) - [Safety, Security, and Moderation on SchoolSpace](https://support.schoolspace.io/setup-safety-and-insights?hsLang=en#safety-security-and-moderation-on-schoolspace) - [Your SchoolSpace Dashboard](https://support.schoolspace.io/setup-safety-and-insights?hsLang=en#your-schoolspace-dashboard) - [Integrations](https://support.schoolspace.io/setup-safety-and-insights?hsLang=en#integrations) - [Navigating SchoolSpace](https://support.schoolspace.io/navigating-schoolspace?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Exploring the Virtual World](https://support.schoolspace.io/navigating-schoolspace?hsLang=en#exploring-the-virtual-world) - [Communicating on SchoolSpace](https://support.schoolspace.io/navigating-schoolspace?hsLang=en#communicating-on-schoolspace) - [Building Community: Safe Social Tools](https://support.schoolspace.io/navigating-schoolspace?hsLang=en#building-community-safe-social-tools) - [Customizing SchoolSpace](https://support.schoolspace.io/customizing-schoolspace?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Builder Mode](https://support.schoolspace.io/customizing-schoolspace?hsLang=en#builder-mode) - [Designing and Personalizing a World](https://support.schoolspace.io/customizing-schoolspace?hsLang=en#designing-and-personalizing-a-world) - [Making the World Interactive](https://support.schoolspace.io/customizing-schoolspace?hsLang=en#making-the-world-interactive) - [Custom Settings & Controls](https://support.schoolspace.io/customizing-schoolspace?hsLang=en#custom-settings-controls) - [Using SchoolSpace for Learning](https://support.schoolspace.io/using-schoolspace-for-learning?hsLang=en#main-content) - 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