Week 6: Ning

Until I read this weeks article "7 Things You Should Know About Ning" I had no idea what it was.  After reading the article I went to the site to learn more or to see it in action.  Unfortunately I would have to sign up to see it and I don't want to get hooked in as of today.  I think the concept behind it - creating a social network that is contained and watched by the teacher for purposes of sharing ideas- is good.  My students are used to using social networking sites (even though the vast majority are under the minimum age limit that has been established by these sites) and that's the type of interactions that they like and thrive on.  Why not use this to our advantage to get/keep the students attention in the classroom.