Tapped In, VLC

I read an excellent article by Jeff Cooper, Building 21st Century Collaboration Learning Communities. In the article Jeff identified Tapped In as a Virtual Learning Community. In addition he identified key components of this resource including synchronous logged chat, threaded discussion boards, white boards, and file sharing. He also added that Tapped In allows educators the opportunity to ask questions, find answers, collaborate with peers, and develop professionally.

Per our assignment for Dec. 2-8 I logged in to Tapped In and entered a few rooms. I also accessed the calendar and will choose a discussion to participate in. I did note that members can receive emailed transcripts of discussions.

I am not familiar with a VCL so this will be a excellent learning opportunity. I accessed Yahoo Messenger for the first time yesterday. I didn't witness any quality discussion. I hope to do so in Tapped In. I have not learned to use the audio chat.

I still think each of these sites need a better guided tutorial like the one found on Survey Monkey. This is all still very new to me and any guided tutorials would be very helpful. I am navigating blind within this site. I am having second thoughts as to whether this graduate program is the right one for me.