Chat, Chat, and More Chat

I have now attended two web conferences for EDLD 5363. Whereas I like the idea of the conference, and I usually learn something from it, I find that it is also frustrating. There is usually such a good turn out that the software starts to bog down and the audio always seems to cut out on the parts that I really want to hear. There are so many people in the conference that everyone is typing at once and often the text rolls by so quick that Dr. Abernathy misses questions. This means that you have to ask your question again. This makes me feel like I am nagging her for an answer. Don't get me wrong though. I think that this is an important tool for our courses. It does make you feel more connected to your classmates. Most people are so comfortable now that they are quick to volunteer to help classmates when questions are posted about issues that have arisen. This really makes you feel like you are among friends. Actually, I have formed some friendships that I believe will outlast my time in this program. Amazing considering I have not been in the same room with my classmates...yet.