Is Ning the Swiss army knife of web 2.0 tools? Perhaps. It’s a blog, discussion forum, photo/video viewer, social network, chat room and event calendar all on one page. Want even more? Ning has apps galore that you can add to enhance the experience.
Take look at these samples for a few minutes and come back to read the rest of this post…
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Pretty diverse group of sites, don’t you think? I think that speaks to how versatile and customizable Ning can be.
I’m considering implementing a Ning site for my school as a way of promoting our push to share our curriculum. I could post sample lesson plans in the blog, create a video archive of teachers working students, and provide answers to questions through a message board. Additionally, the message board could become a hub for like-minded educators to share their experiences with each other. I find this feature to hold the most potential for creating bonds between teachers looking to collaborate beyond the walls of their school.
Drive members to the site with robust content and media; keep them there with captivating conversation and compelling connections.
Ning is a great resource for teachers. There are webinars, opportunities to network with other teachers, and a chance to share our own discoveries. I also use it with my students, as it allows us to have a site that is protected from the general public. Students can post their work there without necessarily taking it out on the Web.
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