This document introduces Ning as an online learning platform similar to Facebook that allows users to collaborate, share, and participate from anywhere. It provides examples of education-focused Ning networks and encourages readers to sign up, contribute to discussions on various topics, and reflect on their goals for the upcoming school year and technology integration.

1. NING???

2. So…. What’s a Ning?

3. Think FaceBook, but more like…

4. Learning Platform

5. You are NOT alone!

6. Support

7. Collaborate

8. Share

9. WheneverWhereverHowever

10. Participation

12. Check some of these Ed Nings outClassroom 2.0http://www.classroom20.com/Edureshethttp://edureshet.ning.com/Independent School Educatorhttp://isenet.ning.com/SmartBoard Revolutionhttp://smartboardrevolution.ning.com/

13. Before You Leave Today…Sign up with a profile pictureContribute to any discussion forum (Start or comment on at least one)Summer ReadingJewish Online ResourcesWhat are your goals with your students for this new school year? What are your personal learning goals?What will you try for the first timeTechnology Integration Goals

14. Image CreditsSunset- http://www.flickr.com/photos/milivoj/2166043959/Bunny http://www.flickr.com/photos/holyknight33/3730715695/Girls Supporting each otherby Mateusz Stachowskihttp://www.sxc.hu/photo/1174716Human Pyramid: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25802865@N08/3178448986/Guinea Pigs- Sharinghttp://www.flickr.com/photos/ryanr/142455033/Baby-Whenever, Whatever, Howeverhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/drp/53924475/Walled Gardenhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/heliosphere/3604803138/Honey Combshttp://www.flickr.com/photos/freewildebeest/2792283343/Leavinghttp://www.flickr.com/photos/face_it/517086074/