Online Friends (Social Networking)

A social network service uses software to build online social networks for communities of people who share interests and activities or who are interested in exploring the interests and activities of others. Most services are primarily web-based and provide a collection of various ways for users to interact, such as chat, messaging, email, video, voice chat, file sharing, blogging, discussion groups, and so on. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_networking)

Step 1. Watch "Social Networking in Plain English"

Step 2.  Create a Ning Account (ELGG is another service where you can develop your own social network)

1. Type http://www.ning.com into your browser URL field or click on the link.
2. Click the big green Sign-Up button or click here.
3. Fill in the fields on the left side of the screen.
4. You Ning ID is your username.
5. You can make up an e-mail address if you don't want to receive any e-mails from your ning.com account.
6. You do not need to upload a picture now.
7. You must retype the weird looking letters in order to get an account.
8. Skip the "Invite your friends" page.

    

   Make sure you write your Username and Password down in your Password Manager document, which should be saved in your server folder.

    

Step 3. Find and join a Ning Network

Search for a network to join within Ning. You should find something that is of interest to the subject area you teach in, or it can be a personal interest.

Step 4. Contribute something to the Network

Browse through the network you joined and contribute to the network.  If you cannot find a network that meets your needs, go to Step 5.

Step 5. Learn How to Create Your Own Social Network in Ning

If you cannot find a social network that shares your common interests, or you have an idea for a new network, click on the link below for step-by-step instructions on how to create your own social network.

http://webtrends.about.com/od/ning/ss/create_ning.htm

Step 6. Share your network

On the CTL Wiki post a link (or invitation to join) to your new network or the network you joined.

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