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THE PURPOSE OF A CHAT ROOM (LIVE SESSION).
A Chat Room (Live Session) allows students to interact with each other over the computer in real time. To participate in a Chat Room all the participants must be on line at the same time. To participate in the Chat Rooms check the schedule below for the appropriate date and time.

THE CHAT ROOMS IN THIS COURSE ARE OPTIONAL, I.E., ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN THE CHATS WILL EARN STUDENTS 10 EXTRA CREDIT POINTS FOR EACH CHAT.

THESE CHAT ROOMS WILL BE CONDUCTED USING THE TOOL, "WEBEX." THIS TOOL ALLOWS US TO USE AUDIO FOR THE CHATS INSTEAD OF REQUIRING US TO TYPE OUR MESSAGES TO EACH OTHER.

Directions for WebEx Participation

Enter the WebEx program at

https://udayton.webex.com/udayton/meet/ulrich

Select the "Meeting" tab.

Select the appropriate class session from the list.

Click "Join now."

Enter your Name, E-mail address and Session Password.

Select "OK."

An active X or java control will start to install (you may need to give permission) and you will be taken into the event.

The program will begin about 5 minutes before the Chat is scheduled to begin.

For best results for participating in the Chat Room, a headset is desirable. If you use a headset, you will not need to press the "Ctrl" key. If you use a microphone, you will probably have to press the "Ctrl" key. Be sure to check your microphone/headset before the chat to be sure it is in working order.

Check the e-mail that has been forwarded to you regarding methods for communication in the Chat Room.

If you wish to speak either click on the "raised hand" icon or click on the "ask for mike" icon.

Ten extra-credit points will be awarded for each Chat Room in which the student substantially participates.

1. Students' name will be registered automatically.
2. Comments need not be lengthy but they should be substantive.
3. Students will earn ten (10) EXTRA CREDIT points for substantially contributing to the Chat Room.
4. A substantial contribution is NOT merely logging on to the Chat Room and sitting there. There has to be ACTIVE participation.
5. The Chat Rooms are password protected but you know how hackers are; anyone might be able to read what you say. This includes someone from Bangladesh, the Vatican, or your parents, or your physician, or your sixth grade teacher. Speak honestly but not offensively.
6. Be challenging to everyone in the group --- as well as me!