IM in the Library?

"Tapping the Tools of Teen Culture" from the Digital Divide Network. I enjoyed this article! The part about connecting students and their library through IM was intriguing. The thought of students having a book talk through IM and even involving participants from outside their school community (students from another area) seems to be better than even blogging! Think about the impact on learning when ideas can be developed together online just as they would if everyone was in the same room! In addition, maybe that one student who doesn't like to speak up in front of crowds would feel safe enough to "speak up" online! Then after all is "said and done" for the IM book talk, the students would have written record of the entire discussion that could be printed and used for future reference! The learning power this offers sends my mind spinning! =)