AIM chatting system is new to me. Actually there are some kinds of messaging system in China. Among the young students, they like using QQ, which is easy to chat with one or more people.
I think it’s a convenient way to contact with each other at the same time, even though the users are in different places. But I don’t think it’s necessary in class. We need face-to-face communication in class. But for the long-distance education, chatting system is an ideal method.
In Nikki’s class today, Nikki helped us learn how to use the AIM and gave us three tasks. I really enjoy it! I love this kind of activity in class. But is it possible in China? I puzzled.
Interesting question. Is it possible in China? What do others think?
ReplyDeleteI believe that QQ is a better choice in China since most of us are not aquianted with AIM.
ReplyDeleteThe function is similar. It may be multi-functional:getting feedback, leaving messages and transferring files.
I think it is possible after class in China. Teachers can assign students tasks aiming at practicing target vocabulary using a chatting sysmtem after class, or some discussion tasks around the text learned in class. An instructor can also let his students know he will be on line chatting with them or answering questions on the fixed time every week.In that way, shy students will be relaxed in communicating with both the teacher and other students.
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