> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.chamilo.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.chamilo.org/2.x/teacher-guide/teacher-guide/collaboration-and-communication.md).

# Collaboration and Communication

Chamilo provides several tools to enable interaction between you and your learners, and among learners themselves.

* [**Forums**](/2.x/teacher-guide/teacher-guide/collaboration-and-communication/forums.md) — Threaded discussions organized by category and topic
* [**Chat**](/2.x/teacher-guide/teacher-guide/collaboration-and-communication/chat.md) — Real-time text messaging within a course
* [**Groups**](/2.x/teacher-guide/teacher-guide/collaboration-and-communication/groups.md) — Divide learners into working groups with their own shared tools
* [**Wiki**](/2.x/teacher-guide/teacher-guide/collaboration-and-communication/wiki.md) — Collaborative document editing
* [**Blog**](/2.x/teacher-guide/teacher-guide/collaboration-and-communication/blog.md) — Shared blogging within the course
* [**Video Conferencing**](/2.x/teacher-guide/teacher-guide/collaboration-and-communication/video-conferencing.md) — Live video sessions using BigBlueButton or Zoom

These tools are available from the course homepage. Some may be hidden by default — you can make them visible from the tool grid (see [Course Homepage](/2.x/teacher-guide/teacher-guide/creating-your-course/course-homepage.md)).