Google+Talk

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 * See real-time availability and status of friends online
 * Send instant text messages
 * Easily go from text to voice chat
 * Chat right from your desktop or from Gmail
 * See more features and [|learn more] about Google Talk

Strengths · Free · Ability to instant message (IM) · Video and voice chat · Send and receive voicemails · Share files · Group chats · Open design allows for 3rd party add-ons · Available for iPhone Weaknesses · Have to download file · Can be used for non-educational purposes Opportunities · Students can collaborate with each other in or out of school · Teachers can talk and share files while in the same, or different buildings · Specialized positions, such as math and reading coaches, can communicate and share ideas without travelling to meet up · Teachers can leave messages and files for students to view · Parent/Teacher communication can happen at any time, not just pre-scheduled nights · Absent students can be filled in quickly Threats · Security issues with “videoing” students Ideas for classroom use · Grade level teams can easily communicate and transfer files from home · Students can share ideas and collaborate with other students in different schools, states, or countries · Use the IM feature to allow all students to participate in discussions and share ideas anonymously