Backchannel Chatting is the practice of using networked computers to maintain a real-time online conversation alongside live spoken remarks.
Other terminology - Online Threaded Discussions (OTD)
SITES TO CREATE
BigBlueButton -(open source)- meant for web conferencing/ distant learning but would still work well.
backchan.nl -is tool for involving audiences in presentations by letting them suggest questions and vote on each other's questions.
RESOURCES
WEBSITES
Backchannel Chat in the Classroom
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