There are chat rooms you may use 

I.    WebCT Chat:  Your course site on WebCT is equipped with a chat room.  All you need to do is:

(1)  log on to the course 

(2) Click on Communication Tools 

(3) Click on Chat.  A chat applet window will open and you can chat with me and other class mates

II.   Microsoft Messenger: For this, you need to follow these steps:

(1) Go to Hotmail.Com at http://lc2.law5.hotmail.passport.com/cgi-bin/login and click on  Sign Up for an E-Mail Account. This will take you to http://lc2.law5.hotmail.passport.com/cgi-bin/register?_lang=EN&id=2&fs=1&cb=_

lang%3dEN&ct=1013006552 A Registration Page.

(2) Sign up and get a Hotmail e-mail address.

(3) Then go to  http://messenger.msn.com/default.asp?client=1 and Download The Messenger.  If you are using a computer other than Windows, go to http://messenger.msn.com/clients/msnexplorer.asp and select the appropriate platform.

(4) Once you have downloaded the Messenger, you can sign in using your hotmail e-mail address.

(5) Then you can add me to your friends list.  My address is sbebawi@hotmail.com

II. Yahoo Messenger: If you prefer, you can use the Yahoo Messenger.  For this, you need to go to http://messenger.yahoo.com/ and download the Messenger.  Then add my name.  My ID is sabri_bebawi@yahoo.com

About Chat

A chat room is an online virtual meeting place where people can converse in real time.  Communication in the chat room occurs as as users type and transmit text or as they talk.  In regular Internet char rooms, many conversations can be going at the same time; however, for educational purpose, a teacher can control the content of the conversation.

Instant Messaging

Instant messaging enables you to create a private chat room with another person.  Like Microsoft Messenger or Yahoo Messenger, the instant messaging system alerts you whenever someone on your personal list is online.  You can then initiate a chat session with that person. Using NetMeeting and a camera, your chat partner can see you live.  If he/she has a camera, through NetMeeting, you can see him/her live as well. 

Educational Uses of Chat

Creating an interactive real-time learning environment; engaging in discourse; problem solving; student-student conferences; teacher-student conferences; collaborative group work; real-time presentations; real-time discussions.