The document summarizes the use of an educational social network called Ning in a classroom setting. It discusses setting up accounts on Ning, initial concerns about safety and appropriate use, and conducting a pre-survey of students about their computer access and views on social networks in school. It then describes having students use Ning for class assignments, the positive results observed like increased participation and confidence, and feedback from a post-survey where students felt it helped their learning and should be allowed. It concludes by discussing expanding the use of Ning to more classes and potential questions about other uses and benefits or pitfalls of such an instructional tool.

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