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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.&#. Not the same skills. 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.

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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. Ning is a fully functional social networking site. Edmodo has over 6.5 million members (students and teachers). Classroom 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. Ning is a fully functional social networking site. Edmodo has over 6.5 million members (students and teachers). Classroom 2.0

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Daily Bookmarks 05/14/2008

Experiencing eLearning

Matching game about skills for instructional designers. Observations from the beginning of a high school project with Ning, Animoto, and Flickr. Most of the insight is around how Ning facilitates conversations between students and lets the teacher join the discussion. The Many Hats of an Instructional Designer. in High School.

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TCC09 Keynote: Global Collaboration in the Web 2.0 World

Experiencing eLearning

It will provide you with greater understanding of why educators are engaging in the projects while increasing your skills for empowering your students’ learning. Collaborating online is also a different skill and often needs to be explicitly taught. Communicate = Ning. With Web 2.0 Connect = Elluminate. Collaborate = Wiki.

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Remote Collaboration

Tony Karrer

I cannot claim to be an expert, and I feel like this topic demands a lot of soft skills such as communication skills, team skills, handling cultural and work style issues, etc. I'm particularly drawing on both personal experience and on experience with the work skills workshops we are offering.

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How our learning theories shape how we use technology for learning

Joitske Hulsebosch eLearning

The knowledge skills and attitude distinction is also used within this approach. For instance, we use Ning, a social network for our learning trajectories whereas we could use a learning management system (LMS). In Ning, the technology invites me to start on the fly with new discussions.