Ideas for Using a Free and Simple Chatting Tool (TinyChat) for Instructional Purposes? - Classroom 2.02024-03-28T09:37:48Zhttps://www.classroom20.com/forum/topics/ideas-for-using-a-free-and?commentId=649749%3AComment%3A358751&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThanks Kathy. Can you share s…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-07-08:649749:Comment:3615422009-07-08T19:25:29.158ZLisa Nielsenhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/lnielsen
Thanks Kathy. Can you share some of the possibilities your mind is buzzing with?
Thanks Kathy. Can you share some of the possibilities your mind is buzzing with? I really like todaysmeet.com…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-07-08:649749:Comment:3615372009-07-08T19:13:33.558ZKarenhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Karen79
I really like <a href="http://todaysmeet.com/" target="_blank">todaysmeet.com</a> for a clean, simple place to chat with limited characters (like Twitter). You can set when it expires, it prints out nicely if you need that, and it is nearly impossible for an outsider to stumble upon it. When we had a couple glitches (which were probably filter/firewall/bandwidth issues), the creator was quick to help.
I really like <a href="http://todaysmeet.com/" target="_blank">todaysmeet.com</a> for a clean, simple place to chat with limited characters (like Twitter). You can set when it expires, it prints out nicely if you need that, and it is nearly impossible for an outsider to stumble upon it. When we had a couple glitches (which were probably filter/firewall/bandwidth issues), the creator was quick to help. Hi Cindy ... I tried the same…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-07-07:649749:Comment:3605902009-07-07T00:51:56.629ZRob Cashinhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/RobCashin
Hi Cindy ... I tried the same spousal experiment ... my wife was next to me on the laptop. It worked fine.<br />
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The only thing I can think of is this ... when your husband tried to run TinyChat, did he enter (on his Internet Explorer - or other browser - address line) the address of the chat room that YOU had already created? Or did he just go to <a href="http://www.TinyChat.com?">www.TinyChat.com?</a><br />
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For example, I went to <a href="http://www.TinyChat.com">www.TinyChat.com</a>, and created a…
Hi Cindy ... I tried the same spousal experiment ... my wife was next to me on the laptop. It worked fine.<br />
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The only thing I can think of is this ... when your husband tried to run TinyChat, did he enter (on his Internet Explorer - or other browser - address line) the address of the chat room that YOU had already created? Or did he just go to <a href="http://www.TinyChat.com?">www.TinyChat.com?</a><br />
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For example, I went to <a href="http://www.TinyChat.com">www.TinyChat.com</a>, and created a room called Rob. Then I got my wife to go to <a href="http://www.TinyChat.com/Rob">www.TinyChat.com/Rob</a>. She did NOT go to <a href="http://www.TinyChat.com">www.TinyChat.com</a>. See what I mean?<br />
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As for the flicker, I didn't get that, but I did not try the 'screen sharing'. (Is that just a premium service? I didn't see it on the menu.)<br />
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I have to say, I really like this service, from what I've seen. What a great idea. Imagine st…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-07-06:649749:Comment:3603952009-07-06T15:54:14.867ZAndrew Passhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/passandr
What a great idea. Imagine students who want to stay after school for a study session but for some reason cannot do so. Perhaps you could run a combination virtual and face to face session to help all students. Or as a teacher you can't run a study session right after school but could do so later in the day. You could set up a completely virtual session.<br />
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<a href="http://www.pass-ed.com">www.pass-ed.com</a>
What a great idea. Imagine students who want to stay after school for a study session but for some reason cannot do so. Perhaps you could run a combination virtual and face to face session to help all students. Or as a teacher you can't run a study session right after school but could do so later in the day. You could set up a completely virtual session.<br />
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<a href="http://www.pass-ed.com">www.pass-ed.com</a> Another chat service you migh…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-07-06:649749:Comment:3603872009-07-06T15:21:54.662ZChris Fritzhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/ChrisFritz
Another chat service you might want to try out is <a href="http://clackpoint.com/" target="_blank">ClackPoint</a>. It does a whole lot more than chat too, with support for audio and video, PDF sharing and collaborative note editing. You can even embed them into your own website. If you'd like to see an example, I set up a prototype at <a href="http://elhsdeutsch.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://elhsdeutsch.blogspot.com/</a>.
Another chat service you might want to try out is <a href="http://clackpoint.com/" target="_blank">ClackPoint</a>. It does a whole lot more than chat too, with support for audio and video, PDF sharing and collaborative note editing. You can even embed them into your own website. If you'd like to see an example, I set up a prototype at <a href="http://elhsdeutsch.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://elhsdeutsch.blogspot.com/</a>. I just tried TinyChat with li…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-07-05:649749:Comment:3600292009-07-05T19:52:04.087ZCindyhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Cindy16
I just tried TinyChat with limited success. The user (my husband, across the room) was prompted to enter a name and when he did, it created his own room. There didn't seem to be a way just to enter my chat room other than as a guest. Also, the screen sharing flickered way too much to be useful. Was it just our connection at this time? Any suggestions?
I just tried TinyChat with limited success. The user (my husband, across the room) was prompted to enter a name and when he did, it created his own room. There didn't seem to be a way just to enter my chat room other than as a guest. Also, the screen sharing flickered way too much to be useful. Was it just our connection at this time? Any suggestions? Great. If she/you have anythi…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-07-01:649749:Comment:3588792009-07-01T03:22:38.732ZLisa Nielsenhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/lnielsen
Great. If she/you have anything to share about how it worked and/or ideas, please let me know.
Great. If she/you have anything to share about how it worked and/or ideas, please let me know. THANK YOU!! I just emailed so…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-07-01:649749:Comment:3588622009-07-01T02:37:29.257ZRachel Dixhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/RachelDix
THANK YOU!! I just emailed someone asking the very thing! How can I keep a discussion limited to my class or professional development group. I just set one up and tested it...I think it is just what I was looking for!
THANK YOU!! I just emailed someone asking the very thing! How can I keep a discussion limited to my class or professional development group. I just set one up and tested it...I think it is just what I was looking for! Hi Lisa ...
I used a similar…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-07-01:649749:Comment:3588572009-07-01T02:24:34.547ZRob Cashinhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/RobCashin
Hi Lisa ...<br />
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I used a similar tool last term for a College class in Organizational Behaviour. I had assigned a term project (they did things like organize a fundraiser, design a game, etc). I requested that each project team meet at least once 'online'. The idea was that I (we) would be able to read through the chat transcript and examine the group dynamics as they relate to many of our course topics, which include things like teamwork and team formation, leadership, communications, conflict,…
Hi Lisa ...<br />
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I used a similar tool last term for a College class in Organizational Behaviour. I had assigned a term project (they did things like organize a fundraiser, design a game, etc). I requested that each project team meet at least once 'online'. The idea was that I (we) would be able to read through the chat transcript and examine the group dynamics as they relate to many of our course topics, which include things like teamwork and team formation, leadership, communications, conflict, decision making, motivation, etc.<br />
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That examination proved to be a challenge for me, but I think the concept was a good one and I'm going to try it again, probably with more meetings. The students got a GREAT kick out of it. I haven't done this personall…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-06-30:649749:Comment:3588322009-06-30T23:24:55.959ZChris Fritzhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/ChrisFritz
I haven't done this personally, but I've seen similar services used very successfully for activities similar to your #4. Instead of video though, previous readings were discussed, but still based on focus questions. A key was that everyone had to take turns voicing an opinion about each focus question (so there's no domination of the conversation). Groups were also kept to a maximum of 4 people (too many people caused confusion when only text was available - no facial cues or gestures to…
I haven't done this personally, but I've seen similar services used very successfully for activities similar to your #4. Instead of video though, previous readings were discussed, but still based on focus questions. A key was that everyone had to take turns voicing an opinion about each focus question (so there's no domination of the conversation). Groups were also kept to a maximum of 4 people (too many people caused confusion when only text was available - no facial cues or gestures to quickly negotiate whose turn it is to speak and comments can easily get lost in the fast pace, then ignored). A big strength of this technique is it seems to get students who are usually more hesitant to speak up in class to participate a lot more - I imagine because they have time to think about their answers and can read over what they write before pressing Send.