Allows you to send instant messages. Instant messages are used to communicate with friends or collegues on the Internet. They are similar to email because they consist of text that you type back and forth. However, unlike email, you don't have to wait hours or days for an answer. As the name suggests, messages you send usually arrive instantly and what's even better is that you can see when friends are online and chat back and forth with them, like having a real conversation.

Tapped In brings educators together both locally and worldwide to cultivate a community that supports each teacher as a professional. They build the capacity of teachers to support one another through peer networks supported by the Tapped In community. Educators plan and conduct learning projects with colleagues and students. They also participate in or lead topical discussion and groups. Manage and attend online courses offered by TPD providers. Mentor other educators. Try out new ideas in a safe, supportive environment. Resources, experts, mentors, and new colleagues are available to all. Collectively, these elements of Tapped In form a uniquely supportive, career-long online home for education professionals.

Every Sunday morning Webheads from all over the world get together at Tapped In to exchange ideas and classroom experiences as well as socialized. Everybody is invited to join them and start growing as better teachers.