Faculty Activity During Office Hours
Student Taking Advantage of Office Hours
Why not use technology to make better use of the time?
Online Office Hours Meet needs of online students One-on-one discussion Convenient and easy to use No cost!
Blackboard Office Hours Chat Path = Communication>Collaboration>Chat Tool
Other Chat Tools: AIM, Yahoo, Google, MSN
Adium - Multiple Chat Accounts in One Application
Other Chat Tools Trillian (Windows) Jabber Meebo (Web-Based)-
Meebo - Web-based Chat
Meebo Widget
Chat Advantages Works well for online office hours More activity and interaction with more students. Students are familiar with technology. Informal, personal, and accessible. Easy to use and fun!