What is IM (Instant Messaging)? Instant Messaging is a form of technology which allows two (or more) people to communicate over a network. Originally, this was limited to text, but more recently audio, video and file sharing capabilities have been built into the client and server applications. For a good overview, visit the page for Instant Messaging on Wikipedia

Software

• Skype
• AIM (AOL Instant Messenger)
• iChat AV

Hardware

• Headset (headphones + microphone)

How to Use

In the Classroom

-- DarylWeade - 18 Apr 2006