The You Tube explanation was simple and easy to follow. We are currently using wikis in English to assist with the boys' essay writing. One problem we have confronted is that the students are relying too heavily on the wiki and at times copying and pasting the posted wikis for their essays. Still it's early days using this tool and with explicit teaching on its use, I can envisage using wikis more effectively in future. I can see a similarity between this tool and Google Docs which is the program I am concentrating heavily on at present and am determined to master before Santa's next visit!
Nings was originally free to use but now there is a cost involved. This tool seems to replicate several of the other programs Web 2 has brought to my attention on how to communicate online and with which I feel more comfortable using. I don't envisage ever using Nings in the classroom.
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