Ed-Tech list members,
If you use the virtual classroom function of Blackboard, instant messaging, or chat in your learning system, you might be interested in reading Craig W. Smith's article "Synchronous Discussion in Online Courses: A Pedagogical Strategy for Taming the Chat Beast" at http://www.innovateonline.info/index.php?view=article&id=246.
There will be a moderated discussion about this article on-line Tuesday, July 11, 3:00 PM EDT. You can go to http://www.uliveandlearn.com/PortalInnovate/, register, and use the "Event Registration" menu item to sign up and obtain further details about this session.
Bill Vilberg
Assoc. Dir. of Instructional Advancement
305-284-3944
