Nings in English Classes
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Ning is a free online application platform that allows users to build social networks and websites for public or private use.
Ning allows the user to choos a combination of features to create a customized social network including:
Describes features of a Classroom Ning and provides lots of links informational links. Very comprehensive resource
"Does Ning have a place in the classroom?" Teacher reflections of her class Ning along with an overview of Ning features this teacher and her students found compelling
EXCELLENT EXAMPLE: "Mr. Bickel's English Classes" this teacher Ning has groups using Etherpad collaboration, Teacher assignment postings, Blog and Forum discussions and teacher posted videos.
GREAT EXAMPLE: Teacher uses assignment calendar, blog and forums. Ning has link to a class wiki page. check out the :latest activitie column on the right side of the page
"Students will use the blog and forum features of this Ning to respond to the novel. Each post will demonstrate the student's thoughts and insights into the novel. Quotes and commentary must be used to create an acceptable response. Do NOT forget to cite the page numbers of your quotes."
Lot's of shared thoughts and resources from this English Teachers usage of a Ning. Loads of resource links and strategies on how to implement a Ning into a classroom.
"Using Ning in the Year 12 classroom" Reflections from a teacher on her Ning experience. Includes the features that this teacher used in her Ning
Nings in Upper School English
Additional Resources
"Comments from some of those who selected Ning as one of their Top 10 Tools"
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Blogs
Using Blogs in Upper School English
"Enhanced English Teacher
A blog about using technology in an English classroom"
Wiki Applications
Using Wikis for English