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NingSeminar 218
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Table of ContentsIntroductionsSensed Need—Why Ning?About Ning—
InfoConcernsSet Up and Implementation
Pre Survey—Expectations—Sensed NeedComputer TimeDiscussion--How Would That Look?Results—Case Study—Post Survey—UnexpectedGoing ForwardDiscussion—Questions—Follow Up
IntroductionsCorey GrayEsko Schools
DuluthK-1290-100 per class
Business and Computer EducationComputer AppsFutures prep/careersDigital ImagingMoney ManagementWeb DesignAccounting
Why TeachingTutor and Dr. NavaraDad and BrotherBadger and OJT
Things LearnedConcept BasedReflection-ActionBackward DesignCommunityMultiple Intelligences
Why MastersRut/Static/Old SchoolLifelong and LeaderPay—3rd Times a Charm
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Sensed Need—Why NingStatic—RutSoftware vs. Online21st Century
Business Communications and CollaborationOnline College Courses--Hybrid
Relevant and Current to StudentsImproved Student ParticipationAvoided blogs, wikis, chats, social networking
School restrictionsOut of my comfort zoneNing had it all
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About Ning—InfoEducational Network
My Space vs. FacebookAdministrator
InvitesBlogsVideosChat, Gifts, Task Bar
Free
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ConcernsSafety
AdministratorAds—Just Request
Acceptable UseLanguage, IM, Texting, Grammar
Lack of Face to Face discussionsTool only
Negative News about Networks
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Set Up--ImplementationEmail Accounts
Gmail—spam10-12 email—gaggle
NingSettingsPrivacySecurityLog ins, passwords, screen names--CAPTCHAFILTER ISSUES
Practice runs with staff, upper class, what classes?
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Pre-SurveyComputer Access
LabOutside School—All
Social Network Awareness14 with accounts9 daily 7 two to 3 times/wk
Should they be allowed in School?Two no’s—safety—interact face to face
Could they be used for student learning?Fun—when bored, interact, keep up, share projects,
quiet student
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Expectations and UsesMotivationInterestFun/CoolCollaborationParticipation21st Century SkillsAbsent/Makeup
ReflectionPeer Review Editing
ProjectsArticle SummariesGroupsMake up Work
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Sensed NeedWhat impact will the use of the educational
social network, Ning.com, have on student learning?
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Computer TimeEntry TicketLog InFamiliarize yourself
Tabs at top Main My page
Change Settings
ForumBlogWebsite
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DiscussionHow would that look?Uses?Feedback?
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Results-Case StudyEight StudentsAll replied twice as assignedThree replied moreSharedReceived feedback from more than
two—atta boys More confident in class discussions
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Results-Post SurveyAll 18 yes agreed it should be allowed
Helpful on student projectsOur generation uses technology like thisOther students can ask questionsTalk to people we don’t normally talk toTeaches kids to be safe onlineTeacher and student feedback
From fun to useful, interactive, and productive
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UnexpectedOther classes jealousNot as much work accepting/ok’ing blogs
Monitoring blogs replaces worksheets or hand ins
Confidence of “quiet kids”More involved in classroom discussions
Great faculty/administration feedbackOnly a tool!!!!Fake screen names worked pretty well
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Going ForwardUse as a toolExpand to more classesUse outside of class/lab
Think of it in a business or online class settingElectronic Portfolio Groups
Different classes connecting
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QuestionsWhat are some possible uses of Ning in your
school and/or your classroom?
Do you see other benefits or pitfalls to using this type of instructional tool?