http://todaysmeet.com
Todaysmeet is a simple online chat tool that was designed so that teachers or presenters can receive feedback and commentary during a session. The site states that it is a tool that lets you tap into the backchannel.
"Encourage the room to use the live stream to make comments, ask questions, and use that feedback to tailor your presentation, sharpen your points, and address audience needs." -from todaysmeet.com.
- With todaysmeet, anyone with the link to a discussion can participate in a live chat.
- This tool allows anyone with the URL for the specific chat stream to join in, using short (140 character) messages.
- Participants can be in the same room or across the globe, and no membership or log in is required. The only "skill" needed is being able to type.
- You can print out transcripts of the chat forum.
1. No special skills needed except the ability to create a name for your chat and to share the URL with others. Create a "room" by giving it a name; decide how long you want it to last; and add a Twitter hashtag (optional). The room name becomes part of the URL.
2. Give participants the room URL. They join in simply by entering a name (or initials, to keep it safe) and clicking Join.
See below for other ideas on how you could use this tool in the classroom: