I don’t agree with everything presented in this mod. I have conducted synchronous chat sessions with more than 20 participants successfully. The chat day and time was determined for each section of the course and the student signed up for the section that was convenient for them. It was fast paced, fun, informative and promoted maximum participation for everyone. As soon as this same university changed their policy on chat sessions, allowing faculty to set a day and time, student participation dropped off to damn near nothing and this leaning tool was reduced to a useless waste of time. I don’t teach for that school any longer. Live chats are a waste of time without at least 10 to 15 participants. Otherwise, use discussion boards and email to communication information.