2004•Journal of computing sciences in collegesRequires access

Instant messaging and course diaries

Matthew M. Burke

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Having students keep a diary in which they are required to reflect on course material is a proven technique for increasing student mastery of a subject. I am interested in the possibility that using instant messaging as the interface for a diary might offer advantages over a hand-written, paper diary. I discuss my initial experiences using an instant messaging diary and outline future plans for this project.

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Key concepts: Instant messaging, Instant, Course (navigation), Computer science, Multimedia, Subject (documents), Interface (matter), World Wide Web