Backchannel

(noun)

the practice of using networked computers to maintain a real-time online conversation alongside live spoken remarks.

Related Terms

  • hashtag
  • tweet

Examples of Backchannel in the following topics:

  • Preparing for a Q&A Session

    • Or, if you have a large audience or remote audience, you can solicit questions before, during or after the speech via Twitter or SMS, or create a "backchannel" to display questions at any time during or following the presentation.
    • You can use the hashtag as a backchannel during the presentation, or to collect questions to be answered at the end.
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