TodaysMeet - An Instant Online Chat Room

What is this?

TodaysMeet is a great chat room for discussions and interactions in the classroom as well as at home. It is a veryconvenient tool because all the users only need to create their own rooms hereinstead of registering for getting or entering a room. Once the user creates a chat room here, he/she can invite his/her participants to join theconversation immediately. Once the room is set up, it can last for at most one year. Besides, all the records of the conversation can be saved as personal documents. TodaysMeet also allows live discussions and interactions.


Why is the content good for language learning?

1. Language learning has become more interactive and interesting.

2. Both instructors and learners can interact or exchange their ideas on the topics immediately.

3. Students are able to see the thinking of other learners simultaneously.

4. Motivate learners’ language learning interest.

5. The instructors can see the progress of their students.

6. Get shy students involved.

How might you use it in alanguage teaching context?

Classroom Discussion-

1. Students are able to express their opinions and get the feedback immediately.

2. The teacher can see every students’ opinions clearly.

3. Both instructors and students are able to comment on others’ ideas.

Limitations

1. It is a very useful tool for live discussions and comments in the classroom or even at home. However, it does not work well beyond that function.

2. Passive students may be left out in this online discussion.

3. The speakers cannot be selected by the teachers.