It is similar to other teen chat rooms on the Internet, with several key exceptions. The conversation in Power Chat is guided by a facilitator , and groups are set up to meet at a specific time with a select number of students. How Chat Works A Power Chat session is a like a real discussion group, only all of the participants are at their computers and can be miles away. The facilitator poses a question, and the other students type in their comments, questions, etc. As comments are posted, the chat conversation appears in the chat window.
Students read what others are saying and respond.
The facilitator encourages the conversation and makes sure everybody is participating. We are currently using Mirabilis ICQ as our chat application. Click here to download a time-limited FREE Beta version of ICQ . What We Chat About Chat sessions will cover a variety of topics common to students at certain grade levels. Other sessions will be more student-driven, where students can post questions and concerns for the group to comment on.