Don’t forget that even if you use a meeting alternative, you should still use the PAT approach that we discussed in the last module, take minutes, and distribute post-meeting notes and action items. Instant Messaging and Chat Rooms Instant message applications and chat rooms can be a great alternative to meetings, especially if meeting members are separated by distance. Some things to remember: Make sure you have an agenda and stick to it. The chairperson’s role in keeping things on is more important than ever. Set some ground at the beginning of the meeting to eliminate distractions such as emoticons, sounds, and acronyms. Make sure you keep a record of the meeting. Some applications to try: Campfire Meeting Pal Microsoft Office Communicator Windows Live Messenger Estimated Time 10 minutes To understand how instant messaging and chat rooms can be used in Topic Objective place of meetings. Instant message applications and chat rooms can be a great Summary alternative to meetings, especially if meeting members are separated by distance. Recommended Discuss participants’ experience with instant messaging and chat Activity rooms, and how these applications could be used in place of meetings. Instant messaging has been around since the mid 1960’s, while the Stories to Share first chat rooms did not emerge until the late 1980’s.
Don’t forget that even if you use a meeting alternative, you should still use the PAT approach that we discussed in the last module, take minutes, and distribute post-meeting notes and action items. Instant Messaging and Chat Rooms Instant message applications and chat rooms can be a great alternative to meetings, especially if meeting members are separated by distance. Some things to remember: Make sure you have an agenda and stick to it. The chairperson’s role in keeping things on is more important than ever. Set some ground at the beginning of the meeting to eliminate distractions such as emoticons, sounds, and acronyms. Make sure you keep a record of the meeting. Some applications to try: Campfire Meeting Pal Microsoft Office Communicator Windows Live Messenger Estimated Time 10 minutes Topic Objective To understand how instant messaging and chat rooms can be used in place of meetings. Summary Instant message applications and chat rooms can be a great alternative to meetings, especially if meeting members are separated by distance. Recommended Activity Discuss participants’ experience with instant messaging and chat rooms, and how these applications could be used in place of meetings. Stories to Share Instant messaging has been around since the mid 1960’s, while the first chat rooms did not emerge until the late 1980’s.
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