There are many kinds of conferencing software, and Motet is the package currently supported campus-wide for instructional purposes by the University of Oregon. Conferencing software allows many users to conduct on-line discussion in a central location, much like a newsgroup. Topics can be created by any participant in a conference.
Motet makes linking to other resources on the Web simple and direct.
Include the URL of the site you wish to link to, and Motet creates the link automatically. Some UO teachers have found that their students need some training in how to use the Motet interface, since it presents the user with many options from which to choose. Once in a conference, you can add a message, reply to a message, or create a whole new topic thread. Before you are capable of using Motet, you must be a registered user. ARTT is maintained by the Teaching Effectiveness Program at the University of Oregon .