Code of Conduct for Backchannels
Backchanneling has become a common practice when attending conferences. According to Wikipedia: The term backchannel was designed to imply that there are two channels of communication operating simultaneously during a conversation. [1] The predominant channel is that of the speaker who directs primary speech flow. The secondary channel of communication (or backchannel) is that of the listener which functions to provide continuers or assessments , [2] defining a listener’s comprehension and/or interest. - Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Back_channel ) This is such a useful way to collaborate with educators and students when introducing new ideas, presenting in front of a large crowd, or even when watching a video. I found this code of backchanneling at the ISTE 2010 ning http://www.iste2010.org/forum/topics/backchannel-code-of-conduct ) Code of Conduct for Backchannels by Anita McAnear Simple version: 1. Be Nice 2. Be Clear 3. Be Open More details: ...