What is meant by “Online Chat Protocol?
A. For those of you that are new to online learning, during the real-time session it is easy to get confused with things scrolling across the screen as fast as someone can type. We try to maintain things in a relaxed but “structured” way. During the session, if you would like to add a comment to the current discussion, just type an exclamation point (!). Your instructor will give you the floor (actually, the screen) by typing GA for Go Ahead followed by your name. If you would like to ask a question about the material then just type a question mark (?). Again, you will get the GA and you can ask your question. It does make the class go a little faster if you start to type your comment or question as soon as you send the ! or ?; just don’t send until you get the GA. Whenever the instructor asks you a YES or NO question, you should respond with a Y or N. The instructor will know that you are there and paying attention, and just as importantly, your internet server will see that you are A
