Using chats in eCleary

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Using chats in eCleary

• The hows and whys of using chats.

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eCleary chat

• What is a chat?
• Synchronous online communication vehicle.
• Used for faculty office hours.
• Means for conducting project team discussions.
• The eCleary chat is similar to more generic
  Internet messengers (AIM, Yahoo, ICQ)

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eCleary chat

• How do I chat?
• From your eCleary class, select the appropriate
  chat, then click Click here to enter the chat
  now.
• Type your comments in the window at the bottom
  left of the screen and hit enter/return to
  submit your comments.
• To exit the chat, close the chat room window.

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What else do I need to know?

• Conduct yourself professionally
• Be polite and considerate of others opinions.
• Keep your conversation relevant to the topic/s
  being discussed.
• Dont flood the window allow others time to
  respond, too.
• Remember these are your colleagues treat them
  with the same respect you expect from them.

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And finally

• General chat etiquette tips
• TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK!!!
• Wait for slower typists to respond.
• Dont make personal jabs at other students.
• Use common sense.

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Good luck!

• If you run into any problems, please contact your
  instructor or send a message to
• support_at_cleary.edu
• Happy chatting!