Thing 7 Communication Tools
2-3. Instant Messaging and Text Messaging

I used my Gmail google chat to communicate with a coworker at the college. We liked the instant messaging but at this time still feel that Email is just as easy for sending messages at work. I also have used Text messaging on my cell phone. I like the idea of sending text messages to students at the library for overdues, etc. Other coworkers have stated that students do not read their Email, but rely on their cell phones for text messaging. I have to check to see if we have computer programs that would allow text messaging from the computer to the cell phone.