Backchannel

Backchannel is the practice of using networked computers to maintain a real-time online conversation alongside live spoken remarks.

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First growing in popularity at technology conferences, backchannel is increasingly a factor in education where WiFi connections and laptop computers allow students to use ordinary chat like IRC or AIM to actively communicate during class.

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The term "backchannel" generally refers to online conversation about the topic or the speaker. Occasionally backchannel provides audience members a chance to fact-check the presentation.

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WiFi: redirect Wi-Fi...

IRC: IRC may refer to:...

AIM: The acronym AIM may stand for a number of different things, depending on context and suffix:...