A social network for your school - Classroom 2.02024-03-29T15:22:20Zhttps://www.classroom20.com/forum/topics/a-social-network-for-your?feed=yes&xn_auth=noHi Karen,
yes I do - but it i…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-05-15:649749:Comment:3424132009-05-15T20:04:26.865ZHans Feldmeierhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/hansfeldmeier
Hi Karen,<br />
yes I do - but it is a Ning Network for several schools: eTwinning DigiSkills<br />
In Europe there is a possibility to interact with internet on special topics<br />
Have a look at this <a href="http://etwinningdigiskills.ning.com">Ning eTwinning DigiSkills</a>!<br />
My greetings from Germany!<br />
Hans<br />
PS: I´ve got my own Ning Network <a href="http://web2class.ning.com">Web2Class</a>
Hi Karen,<br />
yes I do - but it is a Ning Network for several schools: eTwinning DigiSkills<br />
In Europe there is a possibility to interact with internet on special topics<br />
Have a look at this <a href="http://etwinningdigiskills.ning.com">Ning eTwinning DigiSkills</a>!<br />
My greetings from Germany!<br />
Hans<br />
PS: I´ve got my own Ning Network <a href="http://web2class.ning.com">Web2Class</a> I just started using Ning wit…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-05-15:649749:Comment:3423572009-05-15T17:04:12.026ZDoug Walkerhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Doug
I just started using Ning with Students. I setup a ning for our grade 12 English Honors course. The teacher wanted to have students maintain their own blogs as journals. She wanted to be able to view them all in one place. A ning site is perfect for this. As i introduced the features of the network the teacher started to realize all of the other opportunities. We are meeting next week to expand its use.
I just started using Ning with Students. I setup a ning for our grade 12 English Honors course. The teacher wanted to have students maintain their own blogs as journals. She wanted to be able to view them all in one place. A ning site is perfect for this. As i introduced the features of the network the teacher started to realize all of the other opportunities. We are meeting next week to expand its use. WE have started a Ning at Cha…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-05-15:649749:Comment:3423542009-05-15T16:59:52.066ZRon Lombardhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/RonLombard
WE have started a Ning at Chatham University / this is for the students that have graduated in education and no long have contact through the University portal - this allow us to keep in touch<br />
- providing ongoing employment information<br />
- keep track of employment of recent graduates<br />
- share ideas and photos online to keep up a feeling of family with those that have left the program but have insights to offer others
WE have started a Ning at Chatham University / this is for the students that have graduated in education and no long have contact through the University portal - this allow us to keep in touch<br />
- providing ongoing employment information<br />
- keep track of employment of recent graduates<br />
- share ideas and photos online to keep up a feeling of family with those that have left the program but have insights to offer others Hi Karen,
I started a Ning at…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-05-15:649749:Comment:3423062009-05-15T14:37:52.429ZDale Singerhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/DaleSinger
Hi Karen,<br />
I started a Ning at the beginning of this school year for our staff, so we have had a year to work. I thought this was going to be a great work saver for our teachers, and give them a place to communicate without walking up and down the hall to talk to colleagues. It turns out they would rather walk! we have a few who are regulars and use it, others who log in occasionally, and some who won't touch it. I have posted different activities, lessons, ideas, photos, videos, blogs, etc. It…
Hi Karen,<br />
I started a Ning at the beginning of this school year for our staff, so we have had a year to work. I thought this was going to be a great work saver for our teachers, and give them a place to communicate without walking up and down the hall to talk to colleagues. It turns out they would rather walk! we have a few who are regulars and use it, others who log in occasionally, and some who won't touch it. I have posted different activities, lessons, ideas, photos, videos, blogs, etc. It just has not turned into the resource that I envision.<br />
I do think that Ning's are great tools and worthwhile, I AM NOT GIVING UP!! I like the idea posted about putting professional development assignments on the Ning to make sure that they at least log in.<br />
We have a small school with teachers in close proximity, so that may be part of our issue. good luck with your Ning, I hope it works out well. Hello Karren my name is Jonat…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-05-15:649749:Comment:3422362009-05-15T06:00:13.427Zjonhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/jon28
Hello Karren my name is Jonathan, I have set up a site called mywdot.com. I am hoping that it will become the facebook for creative people. One advantage of mywdot.com is that I can create mini networks for schools and societies to display the work of their students. Therefore in effect giving the school their own creative network. There are currently less facilities than a ning network, however if you have creative students, i think mywdot.com offers a nicer platform for your students to…
Hello Karren my name is Jonathan, I have set up a site called mywdot.com. I am hoping that it will become the facebook for creative people. One advantage of mywdot.com is that I can create mini networks for schools and societies to display the work of their students. Therefore in effect giving the school their own creative network. There are currently less facilities than a ning network, however if you have creative students, i think mywdot.com offers a nicer platform for your students to display their work.<br />
I have created a sample school network with 4 sample students at:<br />
mywdot.com/network/yourschoolcollegeuniversity<br />
mywdot is completely free for you and your instituion. If this is of interest to you i would be happy to set you up a network to test out for your school. Same here. Parents, staff, te…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-05-15:649749:Comment:3421812009-05-15T03:03:00.318ZDonellehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Donelle49
Same here. Parents, staff, teachers, but no students at this time. How many members are you facilitating? Perhaps we can share ideas for encouraging more active participation for our members.
Same here. Parents, staff, teachers, but no students at this time. How many members are you facilitating? Perhaps we can share ideas for encouraging more active participation for our members. Ernie, I admire your thinking…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-05-15:649749:Comment:3421392009-05-15T01:55:49.411ZMala Bawerhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/MalaBawer
Ernie, I admire your thinking but research shows and my direct experience in working with school districts to provide professional development makes me suggest this top ten list of "why I should take time to participate"<br />
<br />
10. It would save me time.<br />
9. It would make my job easier<br />
8 - 4. It is required for professional development<br />
3-1. It will help me accomplish some defined task that would engage my students to achieve better in testing.<br />
<br />
In short, the kind of voluntary collaboration you see…
Ernie, I admire your thinking but research shows and my direct experience in working with school districts to provide professional development makes me suggest this top ten list of "why I should take time to participate"<br />
<br />
10. It would save me time.<br />
9. It would make my job easier<br />
8 - 4. It is required for professional development<br />
3-1. It will help me accomplish some defined task that would engage my students to achieve better in testing.<br />
<br />
In short, the kind of voluntary collaboration you see here is highly motivated professionals seeking out answers among those like minded professionals. Research shows that most people go into social networks seeking out answers so if that is all you are looking to offer then you'll be fine just creating such a place. But<br />
this isn't active participation of any regularity.<br />
<br />
I'm working right now to develop structured professional learning communities to accomplish defined district objectives (for example - how might we infuse our math curricula with 21st century teaching and learning?) - and looking for somewhere to Beta test this. Interested? Contact me at the office. Mala As I mentioned in a response…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-05-06:649749:Comment:3390782009-05-06T14:27:20.503ZP. Murphyhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/PMurphy
As I mentioned in a response to another discussion thread, I have had experience creating a Ning network for my school. It's open to ALL staff, parents, and community partners, but not to students.* The successes are that there is representation from all three groups, and the forum has been used to post announcements and to store relevant files and links that have proved to be useful. The challenge is to encourage members to be active participants-the vast majority of members are lurkers at…
As I mentioned in a response to another discussion thread, I have had experience creating a Ning network for my school. It's open to ALL staff, parents, and community partners, but not to students.* The successes are that there is representation from all three groups, and the forum has been used to post announcements and to store relevant files and links that have proved to be useful. The challenge is to encourage members to be active participants-the vast majority of members are lurkers at this point.<br />
<br />
*In the past, when I was the Chairperson of the Site-based Management Team, I used an informal list serv to send information/resources to student respresentatives. Thanks a million for posting…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-05-06:649749:Comment:3390722009-05-06T14:16:19.490ZEdenhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Eden
Thanks a million for posting this report!!!!!
Thanks a million for posting this report!!!!! We haven't done this, but I k…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-05-06:649749:Comment:3390412009-05-06T13:05:39.155ZMark Fusonhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/MarkFuson
We haven't done this, but I know Michigan City schools in Indiana have set up a facebook-type page for their elementary students. You might want to check with them.<br />
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Kevin McGuire has done a lot of outstanding work there, so you might want to try to contact him. kmcguire@mcas.k12.in.us
We haven't done this, but I know Michigan City schools in Indiana have set up a facebook-type page for their elementary students. You might want to check with them.<br />
<br />
Kevin McGuire has done a lot of outstanding work there, so you might want to try to contact him. kmcguire@mcas.k12.in.us