FACEBOOK & Ning

Most uses of Facebook by teachers are grounded in the creation of either public but usually private

groups on the site where classes can exchange information, write on each other's walls, answer questions, and create a shared space of materials for the course.

On the Facebook page, students can get information on new books, links to interesting articles that deal with reading or about interesting videos, articles, newspaper, technology or social media, photos of events, and links to interviews with authors.

Ning is a great tool to develop different skills. You can comment and discuss about many topics and  your students can participate at the same time you can do a great deal from a classroom perspective with Ning. It's a great environment for students to test out their writing skills for a dedicated audience, and the many ways in which members can comment and interact provide some great opportunities to discuss the ethics and safety that go along with connecting online.