Below are some interesting links pertaining to the use of Educational Networking:
SOCIAL NETWORKING IN EDUCATION: http://www.infinitethinkingmachine.org/2008/01/social-networking-in-education.html
An introduction to how social networking can be adapted for use in schools.
EDUCATIONAL NETWORKING: http://www.educationalnetworking.com/
An interesting wiki with articles and blog posts which discuss educational networking.
NATIONAL SCHOOLS BOARDS ASSOCIATION'S RESEARCH AND GUIDELINES FOR SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL NETWORKING (PDF): http://www.nsba.org/site/docs/41400/41340.pdf
The PDF file of the NSBA's study on online social networking and guidelines on how to implement it in the school setting.
SOCIAL NETWORKING FOR INNOVATIVE EDUCATORS: http://theinnovativeeducator.blogspot.com/2008/04/social-networking-for-innovative.html
A great resource on how to use social networks in classrooms including a rationale and an introduction to Ning.
NING IN EDUCATION: http://education.ning.com
A Ning social networking site where educators share how they are using Ning in education as well as resources on how to do so. GREAT RESOURCE!
GUIDELINES FOR USING NING IN A SCHOOL SETTING: http://education.ning.com/profiles/blogs/guidelines-for-using-ning-in-a
A blog post on how a school system adapted their technology policy to allow for Ning social networks to be used in the district.
GUIDELINES FOR USING NING IN A SCHOOL SETTING (PDF): http://api.ning.com/files/tfJxzfESJFx45C0bZcSpHDXCMPXu3I64cQlgZwkrCtQ_/NingGuidelines.pdf
The PDF file of the updated guidelines as stated in the previous link.
HOW TO CREATE AN AD-FREE NETWORK FOR EDUCATORS USING NING: http://www.stevehargadon.com/2007/11/big-news-from-ning-ad-free-student.html
A blog posting on how to create a network that is ad-free for social networks that are geared towards 7-12 education.
USING NING TO KEEP STUDENTS ENGAGED IN THE SUMMER: http://theinnovativeeducator.blogspot.com/2009/07/how-i-use-social-networking-to-keep-my.html
A blog posting on how a teacher used a self-created Ning social network for summer assignments and summer reading.
