[Yr11 Information Technology] Alternative to NING

[Barnard, Laureen O]

Hi Antionette,

I used Ning for staff PD and student connection when it was free, a few years ago now. I was really bummed when they started charging for it! Have you tried Edmodo? https://www.edmodo.com/ Another way to collect journals/feedback that I have found great is Padlet (previously called Wallwisher). Both are free and easy to use (especially Padlet…no sign ups required!)

Cheers,
Laureen

Laureen Barnard
Leading Teacher – eLearning & Transition
Year 7 Co-ordinator
Maths, Science, eScape, IT

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On 28/10/13 3:54 PM, "Antoinette Siarabalos" <Antoinette.Siarabalos at emmaus.vic.edu.au<mailto:Antoinette.Siarabalos at emmaus.vic.edu.au>> wrote:

Hi All,
I was wondering if anyone has used NING in the past.
I have used it to set up the online journals for programming and found this social tool to be very valuable for student learning from each other.

However, NING now has a fee structure. I was wondering if anyone has used a similar tool that is free.
There are so many mentioned online but I don’t know if they are any good?

I have just tried Spruz but I keep receiving an error message just to sign up. I even tried on Chrome as well as IE and still had problems.

If anyone could help with a suggestion that they have used and is hassle & bug free, it would much appreciated.

Regards,




Antoinette Siarabalos
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