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Communicating with the World through the Internet
Internet communication tools dramatically expand the community in which learners can communicate during projects. Through e-mail, chat, instant messaging, online surveys, and Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP), learners can discuss, share ideas, get feedback, and collect information from peers, experts, and people from all over the world.
Step 1: Reviewing Internet Communication Tools
Learners can use Internet communication tools to:
- Communicate with others outside the classroom
- Get feedback on their products
- Work on a project in groups or pairs together in real time
- Engage in interactive discussions
- Practice using written language
- Practice using oral language
- Share text-based information, documents, and other resources
- Collect information from a number of individuals
A variety of online tools support learner communication. To learn more about the
features and uses of these tools, see Comparison of Online Communication.
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