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Tips for facilitators in Ning

Joitske Hulsebosch eLearning

I've been exploring Ning a little further than I did and compared it to other forums like socialgo, collectivex and grou.ps. Gro.ups is open source, has a lot of similar functionalities to ning (and more- you can upload files easily) and is also without advertisements (for free!). A few tips for ning administrators: 1.

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Weekly Bookmarks (5/3/2010)

Experiencing eLearning

Phil Bradley’s weblog: Alternatives to Ning. Tools to create online communities, all probably benefiting from Ning’s decision to move to exclusively paid sites. tags : ning , tools , community. Seven sexiest alternatives to Ning. tags : ning , tools , community.

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Elgg, Ning, and SocialText

eLearning Weekly

Several social media platforms have emerged over the past few years which allow you to create your own social network. Please chime in and comment on your experiences if you’ve used Elgg, Ning, and/or SocialText. "Elgg empowers individuals, groups and institutions to create their own fully-featured social environment."

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Lessons from Ning and free Web 2.0 services - eLearning R&D engines

Vignettes Learning

Unfortunately, Ning has decided to close down its free service and requires account holders to move to paid subscription. Ning's decision shows the volatility of funding web 2.0 Also, visit and create your FREE Social Learning for Work and Performance project. Create your own account. There has been abundance in Web 2.0

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The Connected Educator: Building a Professional Learning Network

Allison Rossett

In addition to the popular social media tools ( Facebook , Edmodo , Twitter ), there are also interest-based groups, including Ning and Google/Yahoo! Edmodo and Ning are gaining popularity with educators. It provides an online environment where teachers can create class groups, design a profile page, and join subject communities.

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The Connected Educator: Building a Professional Learning Network

Allison Rossett

In addition to the popular social media tools ( Facebook , Edmodo , Twitter ), there are also interest-based groups, including Ning and Google/Yahoo! Edmodo and Ning are gaining popularity with educators. It provides an online environment where teachers can create class groups, design a profile page, and join subject communities.

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The 10 basic online tools every trainer and online facilitator should know

Joitske Hulsebosch eLearning

Furthermore, as a facilitator of a group you can create a list for others to follow, participants or around a particular topic. Padlet - a brainstorm wall Padlet is an example of a brainstorming wall where participants don''t have to create an account. Ning is more focused on social interaction, works well and is affordable.