Location

RC 145

Start Date

6-8-2010 9:45 AM

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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.

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Aug 6th, 9:45 AM

Beyond Ning: Rolling Your Own Social Network

RC 145

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.