Tell us what you think of Instant Messaging; Do you like it? What concerns do you have using a tool like Instant Messaging? Has it changed the way you work at all?
I love using the instant message feature on facebook. It lets me instantly communicate with others that are also online. I love the idea of Meebo because it consolidates all your instant messaging applications. I also use google talk because almost all of my close friends are on it. I wish we used it more at school. Sometimes I feel like we use email as a stand in instant messaging system! Maybe I could suggest that we start using it at my school. I am concerned about it when students use it. It seems like another place for creepy people to get in touch with kids. It is unclear to me how you really know who you are speaking too. I guess you can never be completely sure! This is another tool that we shouldn't be afraid of, but we should teach our students how to use safely.
I still am not a fan of Instant Messaging. It is good for short term but I would rather pick up the phone for a real conversation. I guess that shows my age!
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