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By Christina Klinger Laurie Natale

Chat. By Christina Klinger Laurie Natale. Navigational Guide. Next Slide Previous Slide First Slide Last Slide Return to the Table of Contents. Table of Contents. Definition Features Concerns Similarities/Differences with other Communication Tools Cost and Examples Resources.

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By Christina Klinger Laurie Natale

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  1. Chat By Christina Klinger Laurie Natale

  2. Navigational Guide • Next Slide • Previous Slide • First Slide • Last Slide • Return to the Table of Contents

  3. Table of Contents • Definition • Features • Concerns • Similarities/Differences with other Communication Tools • Cost and Examples • Resources

  4. Definition of Chat • “Two or more individuals connected to the Internet have real-time text-based conversations by typing messages into the computer” • www.tamu.edu/ode/glossary.html

  5. Features • Everything typed is displayed to the whole group • Can include images in real-time via web cams • Can exchange files • Can have exclusive groups or open groups • Can have a private room to converse with only one individual within the group • Can have personal avatars or 3-D settings

  6. Concerns • Online predators may interact with children • Possibly an addictive activity • Cuts into work productivity • Proper behavior can be moderated in some chat rooms

  7. Similarities/Differences with Other communication Technologies • Chatting is conversing with multiple people in real-time • Text messaging or instant messaging only converses with one individual • Forums can be used to post messages for a group but they are bulletin boards for messages rather than real-time

  8. Cost • Depending on the service – chat rooms may be free or charge fees for participation Examples • Talk City • Chat Avenue • IMVU

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