This technology is truly bringing the world to “real-time” information. Instead of commenting on political and breaking news events the day after it happens or even that night, you can use Cover It Live to publish your opinions as the event unfolds. Organizations could use it to broadcast information very simply and quickly. As the website puts it, “It’s not Instant Messaging. It’s Live Blogging.” I think that this means that your site will update as quickly as it would if you were simply sending an instant message. This could be a very interesting tool to use during a training course or even a Web 2.0 activity to improve performance. During an eLearning course, for example, you could them buzz real-time with a poll or a question to reflect on.
Here is the company’s description of their product: “CoveritLive’s web based software takes your next live blog to a new level. Your commentary publishes in real time like an instant message. Our ‘one-click’ publishing lets you drop polls, videos, pictures, ads and audio clips as soon as they come to mind. Comments and questions from your readers instantly appear but you control what gets published. Try our software for your next live blog. Your readers will love it.”
