Using Meebo as a Collaborative Classroom Tool

A collaborative educational tool : Luke Bilger Ashford University May 25, 2009 A collaborative educational tool

About Meebo : About Meebo Web based instant messaging meebo.com No software to download Access from any computer with internet access Supports multiple screen names Aim Yahoo Myspace Msn Jabber Facebook More

Registering a meebo Account : Registering a meebo Account Although you can access meebo by using many screen names, a meebo account will allow you to access all of your screen names at once and use all of meebo’s features. Go to meebo.com Find the sign in/register box Enter your email address and full name Select register to continue

Choose an ID and Password : Choose an ID and Password Enter an ID Choose an ID that represents you A green checkmark means it is available Choose a password that is strong Enter your sex Enter your age Select finish to continue

Add Various IM Accounts : Add Various IM Accounts If you have other IM accounts, add them now. Choose your network (aim, yahoo, etc) Type in your login name Type your password Click Save and Add Another or when you add all your accounts, click I’m Done

Buddy List Window : Buddy List Window Right side of screen Add/delete friends from all networks Instant message (IM) anyone Double click to IM buddies Icons show what network buddies are on This friend uses AIM

Sending Messages : Sending Messages Double click on the Screen name of person you wish to IM Get your buddy’s profile Start audio/video chat Send a file to buddy Open applications Type a message and click enter to send View messages

Audio/Video Chat : Audio/Video Chat Your Video/Audio Buddy’s Video/Audio

meebo Applications : meebo Applications Broadcast yourself live over the internet Invite users to a conference call (no microphone? You can call in!) Translate text to multiple languages Many games and other applications

Creating a Chat Room : Creating a Chat Room Click meebo rooms (upper right of main screen) Click create a new room Give the room a name Describe the rooms purpose, rules, etc Tags to help people search for your room Choose a category for the room Choose an icon for the room Choose who can add media in the room Decide if you want to password protect your room for a private chat

Invite Users to Chat Room : Invite Users to Chat Room Enter a welcoming message to add to your chat room invite Select your buddies you want to join Create your room

Chat Room Interface : Chat Room Interface List of members in room Display shared media here

Conclusions : Conclusions Excellent FREE collaborative tool for business and education Many available tools Video Audio Conference call Live broadcast Great as a free alternative to conference software, meebo allows users to share ideas using audio, video, text (multilingual), and file sharing. Visit meebo NOW! The possibilities are almost endless!