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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. A ning for libarians ( betabiep ) decided to create a netvibes page about the darwin year. Do you have more tips to customize a ning site to your needs? You can change this lateron too through 'manage'.

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Web 2.0 Applications in Learning

Tony Karrer

There were about 7 examples mentioned including Intuit using a Wiki-like system for customers to ask questions/get advice around taxes, using a group blog with students prior to a formal learning event, the US Army's use of collaboration tools to share best practices in Iraq, and several others. Open up editing slowly.

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I want to facilitate online discussions but how do I choose the right platform?

Joitske Hulsebosch eLearning

First it is good to know that many many online platforms offer similar functionality: a discussion forum, the possibility of personal pages, one page with the members, a document sharing tools, the ability to create subgroups and management tools for administrators. The basic functions are sufficient for your group. What is it?