Chat+Tools+&+Uses

=Chat Tool & Uses= toc

Definition

 * Online communication in which people talk to each other via the internet by typing. Communication is live and can be 1-to-1, or 1-to-many.

Tools Discussed During Learning Strand

 * Google Talk http://www.google.com/talk/ **|** [|Learn More]
 * ZOHO Chat http://chat.zoho.com

Chat Tools Uses Discussed During Learning Strand

 * Note taking during a meeting because people can follow along regardless of location and then you have a transcript.
 * Its a good tool to use in concert with a conference call as it provides a way for people to ask questions without disrupting the flow of the call.
 * Good for smaller lightweight communications. Not so good for facilitating a conversation of over 5 people because it gets confusing.
 * If facilitating a conversation with over 5 people you need another person to assist you as the facilitator.

Other Chat Recommendations

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===Share  How You or Your Team/School Are Using Chat  ===
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Read More About Online Chat
 * http://technologyforcommunities.com/tools/tiki-index.php?page=Chat
 * http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Online_chat