Social+Networks

Social Networking Tools in Education
What are some popular tools?
 * NING**


 * Closed Networks
 * Administrative privledges for network creators
 * Educational version available without ads
 * Add widgets, video, music, RSS feeds, discussions and blogs

> > **MySpace**
 * Facebook**
 * Social Networking and RSS- You can send updates to your mobile phone or via RSS feeds
 * Add applications
 * Set format makes navigation intuitive
 * Groups for school activities
 * Limited profiles

> > > Additional Resources: > [|Economist.com Debate on Social Networking in Education] > Social Networks in Education
 * Friend favorite organizations, [|libraries], celebrities and [|authors]
 * Not appropriate for in class work