"Discuss It" v1.0 local network version (not internet)

by  Roy Clariana (RClariana@psu.edu)

This program has several uses...

• it allows numerous students to have a synchronous discussion
• it can be used asynchronously as part of a lesson (students may read and add to comments from previous students on the topic at hand)
• it can be used to collect questions from an audience which can then be displayed to the group
• it maintains a text file of all comments for later review and use

To use it...

• Download the software to your local network folder
• Have the students launch the program from that network location (a text file will be written into that same network folder, so students will need privilege to that folder).
• Give the students a group name to use (keep the group name short and simple)
• Observe and comment, etc.

Let me know if you use it, and how you use it. Also, don't hesitate to send suggestions for improvements of future versions.