Tips for Using Chat as an Instructional Tool

An interesting article from the T.H.E. Journal by Ruth Reynard, Ph.D. (Director of Faculty for Career Education, Corp.)

Topics:

• Academic Exchange
• Instructional Use of Chat: Preparation and Orientation
• Learning Outcomes
• Tips for Facilitating a Chat Discussion

Many classroom instructors and online instructors use chat software to provide virtual office hours and for easy question and answer sessions. More, however, can be achieved in the instructional process using the tool to create real-time collaboration and discussion that leads to in-depth academic processing of course material....

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