Beyond Ning: Rolling Your Own Social Network
Presenter Name(s):
Aaron Sumner Abstract:
Ning has recently announced plans to discontinue its free service, requiring network creators to pay for service or leave Ning altogether. In this session we'll look at how this decision affects educational users of Ning, as well as alternative, DIY social networking software packages such as Elgg, Buddypress, and Community Engine.
Session Type :
Presentation Intended Audience:
K-12
Tech Support
Higher Education
Intermediate
Private Sector
Advanced
What will attendees at this presentation learn that they can apply at their institution/organization?:
Attendees will learn about alternatives to Ning for creating social networking services for students, faculty, and staff.
Time:
Session 6 (5 Aug 9:45a)
Room:
RC 145 
