Ning - Social Networking!

I just got through checking out a social networking site called Ning
and it looks like it could be a great tool for the future English classroom. Although, I haven't created a social network at this time, I did check out related information for the creation of one. I noted that when you do create a social network it can be listed as private, a feature that I know many of us would enjoy if we were to use this in the classroom. All in all, this site offers an opportunity to create your own profile questions, and to upload all kinds of media, such as photos and videos. From what I could see the possibilities are almost endless!

Now, with the end of the semester approaching, I will share with you the wonderful source of the above information and various other new technology related informational sites I have posted at various times to my blog.

I received the information about the site in an S.O.S.: Help for Busy Teachers e-mail from Kathy Schrock. The e-mail is part of a free newsletter subscription I have through Discovery School.com, and offers plenty of useful technology sites and tips that can be used in the classroom. I would highly advise signing up for this e-newsletter(Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators) by going to the Discovery School website. Although the main focus is on science, there are enough extras that make this more than worthwhile.