At first I thought this site seemed interesting, being able to create your own social networks around specific interests with your own visual design. I think users will like that fact, at least, I thought it was great. Since with Facebook, you can not design your own work, unless you count adding pictures or constantly changing your status as a way of using visual design.
This site used to be free and still is, until July. Then there is a cost, there are different payment plans. Therefore, I have some criticism there, being able to express yourself should not come with a cost. However, on the other hand, the payments will allow focus on enhancing features, performance, and service.
It was stated that an educational company will be sponsoring Ning Mini networks for educators, both primary and secondary. Which, there was not much information, but this may be a good resource, if it goes through. I think the earlier we start students off with using technology (7th grade and up), we are only encouraging them and sparking an interest to continue to use technology and learn how important it is.
I do like the fact that there are stated guidelines to follow when using Ning. A few of these guidelines including what a forum is, dealing with spam, insults & harassment, and terms & services.
http://www.ning.com
launched in 2005, by Andreeseen and Bianchini.
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I really liked NING and wrote an article about it for the MACUL Journal (Michigan's premiere Tech resource for teachers). When the founder and president, Gina Bianchi, left a number of us worried. Our concerns were well founded apparently. I'm disappointed in their charging. They may have low rates but but they aren't encouraging people to try it out and learn about NING for free which was how I used it. Vent over.
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