Chat

      Using Chat for Professional Development

      Chat is a form of communication allowing people to interact with each other on the Internet.  Chat may be used for working with collaborators.  It has two functions (1) instantaneous e-mail and (2) conferencing (or true, real-live chat).  This could be a useful tool for collaborative work on action research or mentoring programs.  For your own learning and study groups!

      What is ICQ?

      ICQ is a user-friendly Internet program, a form of Internet conferencing.  You and one or more members of your group may write to each other online and receive and send instantaneous message.  This is effective for some groups as a form of contact for inservice programs.  It must be popular because there are 16 million registered.  There are other forms of chat but ICQ is the best.

      How do I get ICQ?

      To obtain ICQ, download the file from Mirabilis.  Follow the setup instructions.

      GO.COM Chat

      GO.COM Chat is another form of chatting that may be useful, requiring no downloads and plugins.

      Yahoo also offers a similar chat system.

      If you want a chat group that attracts a lot of teachers, try the one on Teachers Net.

       
       

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