Last week we had our first chat session using DIMDIM. Once again I had never used this type of online communication before this course. It was definitely a new experience. DIMDIM offers users a live video chat, a public chat session and other interesting features. At first, no one knew where the public chat sessions were located, but afterwards it seemed to flow smoothly.
The chat session was nicely formatted as well. We had an agenda that we kept to and it helped keep everything organized. I was glad I was not the only one having issues with the WorldCat assignment. I have since (hopefully) figured it all out! The live chat feed of Dr. Tomer was also a good idea. For those who had never had him before it was a chance to “meet” him. The only problem with this is the feed sometimes froze and it would take a minute to come back online. The chat session was just like a discussion in class and they help us to communicate and get to know one another. Another tool that we use in this course is the discussion boards in Courseweb.
The Discussion Boards have been great. They allow us to ask and answer each other’s questions. When I had a question concerning the WorldCat assignment I posted it in the discussion board and within a few hours I had an answer. The only issue with the discussion board is that the feedback takes time. With the chats that feedback is instantaneous. Still, if you have a question on Monday (and the chat is on Thursday) the discussion board is a great place to go!
This week’s discussion is on a game night! EEK! I know some of my friends want to go and I can’t because we have the discussion. Hopefully it will be quick and we won’t miss too much of the game. GO PENS!!
Hope everyone has had a great week so far, I will talk to you all tonight during the chat!
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