No, unfortunately I can't add or take away points. They are already configured for the classes I teach.
Can you give them points?
Amanda,
Six weeks is a short amount of time to get things done. Communication is essential and trying new things can be beneficial. If the live chats can be recorded, that's helpful. Then, whether they attend synchronously or not, they can review the meeting later. I don't use Yahoo or AOL, but do use Adobe Connect and have used Facebook and Twitter. Many students like the Fbook discussions, but they the majority said they preferred the discussion board within the LMS.