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<DIV>I think I agree with Rolan. However, consider that the messaging interface
is not as slick as MSN or a chat room It may prove a bit cumbersome for students
to use regularly. Then again I haven't used it in a classroom situation so I
don't really know. It's good that it can be turned off if it goes out of
control. Being clear about how it should be used is a good way to start.</DIV>
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<DIV>Phil Brown<BR>Oxley Colege</DIV>
<DIV>9727 9917<BR>>>> jpoulos@crancc.vic.edu.au 2/6/2005 9:46:02 am
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN
class=620144023-01062005>Hi all,</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN
class=620144023-01062005> I was wondering, with the impending
release of Moodle version 1.5, what others thought of the instant messaging
feature that is in this version. Are people going to turn it off, or use it? If
you use it, are there any specific things to do to make sure students don't
abuse it?</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN
class=620144023-01062005></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN
class=620144023-01062005>Personally, I would prefer it if it was only available
to staff, but I dont think there is that option.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN
class=620144023-01062005></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN
class=620144023-01062005>Any thoughts?</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN
class=620144023-01062005></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN
class=620144023-01062005>Thanks,</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN
class=620144023-01062005>James</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial size=2>James Poulos</FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial size=2>IT Coordinator</FONT></DIV>
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