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TCC09: Evaluating Social Networking Tools for Distance Learning

Experiencing eLearning

An example of using a social networking tool, Ning, in an online class is reported.&#. Elgg & Ning as two social networking tools. Case study with Ning. Instructor was interested in trying Ning. Decided on Ning partly because she wanted the privacy of a closed environment. Image: ‘ Big! Biggestest!

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Weekly Bookmarks (4/18/2010)

Experiencing eLearning

Those looking for replacements for Ning are probably most interested in the private/closed social networks that are free and hosted. CSS-only gradients–no separate images needed. Lots of choices for social networking & collaboration tools. tags : socialnetworking , tools. Cross-Browser CSS Gradient.

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1st update on 10 Tools Challenge 2013

Jane Hart

VIDEO, AUDIO & IMAGE TOOLS. Photo/image. 22- Edmodo 85- Buddypress 63- Ning. Blogging. 5- WordPress 15- Blogger/Blogspot 77- Edublogs 96- Tumblr. 30- Wikispaces 32- Google Sites 88- PB Works. 2- YouTube 25- TED Talks/Ed 56- Khan Academy 78- Vimeo. 29- Audacity 47- iTunes and iTunesU. Public social networks.

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TCC09 Keynote: Global Collaboration in the Web 2.0 World

Experiencing eLearning

Communicate = Ning. She has mixed feelings about Ning for students–it’s not as global, you have to be a member to interact even on public sites. Image: ‘ Atlas, it’s time for your bath ‘ [link]. Connect = Elluminate. Collaborate = Wiki. Create = Video. Feed Reader. Social Bookmarking.

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4 Ways to Apply the Situated Learning Theory

Origin Learning

Image Credit – wikipedia.org. Social networks like Facebook , Twitter and Ning allow learners, once they have moved beyond personal connections, to embrace a community where they can learn from each other. Social interactions play a significant role in the learning process.

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15 Top Learning, Technology & Media Links: Weekly Digest – 16

Upside Learning

Digital stories derive their power by weaving images, music, narrative and voice together, thereby giving deep dimension and vivid color to characters, situations, experiences, and insights. Here are handouts, lesson plans, worksheets, websites, blogs, wikis, forums and nings in digital storytelling that you need for teaching & learning.

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Top 100 eLearning Items

Tony Karrer

How To Find The Best Free Image/Photo/Graphics Downloads For Your Blog Posts | Smackdown! Bryan Chapman Tips for facilitators in Ning The ‘Least Assistance’ Principle No more excuses for poor e-learning content eLearning Defined eLearning Technology. Tools Collaborative Learning Using Web 2.0 Tools - A Summary PR 2.0: