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What is Chat Room

Chapter 67
Handbook of Research on Computer Mediated Communication
A chat room is an online site in which people can chat online. It is a synchronous CMC chat environment including text, audio or video conferencing.
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Chat Rooms for Language Teaching and Learning
Cheng-chao Su (National Taiwan College of Performing Arts, Taiwan) and Karen Garcia (Knowledge Management Systems Design, Evaluation & Training, USA)
Copyright: © 2008 |Pages: 22
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-59904-863-5.ch067
Abstract
This chapter presents an overview of synchronous computer mediated communication (SCMC) platforms and identifies their hardware requirements. SurveyMonkey, an online survey tool, is featured as an example of how access to international communities of language teachers can be tapped to appraise the merits of chat tools for teaching and learning. Their review finds that Messengers are most widely used and popular because of their usefulness and friendly interface. Since most students are now using chat rooms, teachers must develop a better understanding of how to best utilize these systems in language teaching. Pedagogical methods are uncovered in order to ensure that best practices in the use of SCMC for language acquisition prevail. Trends in using online chat for teaching and learning are highlighted as advances in intelligent computer-assisted language learning (ICALL) contributes to what is becoming ICMC (intelligent computer mediated communication).
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Chapter 356
Investigating Internet Relationships
A Web site, or part of a Web site, that allows individuals to communicate in real time.
Published in Chapter: Investigating Internet Relationships; From: Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Second Edition
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Chapter 67
Chat Rooms for Language Teaching and Learning
A chat room is an online site in which people can chat online. It is a synchronous CMC chat environment including text, audio or video conferencing.
Published in Chapter: Chat Rooms for Language Teaching and Learning; From: Handbook of Research on Computer Mediated Communication
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Chapter 25
Understanding Group Interaction and Knowledge Building in Virtual Learning Environments
A data communication channel that links computers; enabling users to send messages to others in real time.
Published in Chapter: Understanding Group Interaction and Knowledge Building in Virtual Learning Environments; From: Handbook of Research on E-Learning Applications for Career and Technical Education: Technologies for Vocational Training
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Chapter 8
Bandwidth and Online Course Design: A Primer for Online Development
A real-time window for typing messages when online, used either for communication during synchronous course delivery or during office hours or something similar.
Published in Chapter: Bandwidth and Online Course Design: A Primer for Online Development; From: eLearning Engagement in a Transformative Social Learning Environment
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Chapter 177
Integrating New Technologies to Promote Distance Learning
Many-to-many synchronous communication that provides communities of users with a common interest in the opportunity to communicate in real-time. Users register and log into a particular “room” and chat by typing messages that are instantly visible in the communal message area (“room”). Synonym: Group chat.
Published in Chapter: Integrating New Technologies to Promote Distance Learning; From: Encyclopedia of Distance Learning, Second Edition
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Chapter 25
Education and E-Learning Evaluation and Assessment
A virtual place where Internet users meet and communicate in real-time using instant messaging applications.
Published in Chapter: Education and E-Learning Evaluation and Assessment; From: Encyclopedia of Information Communication Technology
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Chapter 13
Students' Experiences in Using Chat Rooms as Virtual Classrooms
A form of synchronous communication which allows participants to communicate in a real time environment. It allows participants who have a common interest to share information via text or instant messaging.
Published in Chapter: Students' Experiences in Using Chat Rooms as Virtual Classrooms; From: Handbook of Research on Learner-Centered Pedagogy in Teacher Education and Professional Development
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