Some smart IT folks at Purdue University are developing a new platform for hosting classroom backchannel discussions. The new platform is called Hotseat. According the Hotseat website and the promotional videos, Hotseat will integrate Twitter, Facebook, and mobile device feedback into one stream. It doesn’t appear to available to the world yet, but it looks promising. Check out the video below to learn more.
http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2010/08/hotseat-backchannel-platform-coming-to.html