ASTE 2016 Ning Network Ning is a social networking site where groups of people can interact in a number of ways, including forums, photos, videos, and other options as the site expands. Ning also uses a mobile interface when accessed with a mobile device. If you access our Ning on a mobile device, you will automatically be shown mobile-optimized content. The first page that comes up will be Activity on the site. From there you can access the Blog (where I will post announcements), Discussions, and Photos uploaded by our network members. Most browsers will work just fine with our Ning Network. Browsers wholeheartedly recommended by Ning include Firefox 18 and above, Internet Explorer 10 and 11, Safari 5, 6, 7, and Google Chrome. If you use a browser not in this list and find that some of the features of the network do not work correctly, switch to one of the recommended browsers. Joining Ning is FREE, although you will see ads on the network. You should NOT have to enter a charge card number. One year, 2 participants mistakenly did that, so be very careful with what you agree to! If you choose to purchase an option to create your own network, the three different plans are described at http://www.ning.com/compareplans. To join the ASTE 2016 Ning, visit the following URL: http://inspiredimpact.ning.com If you are already a member of another Ning, sign in (right sidebar). If you have not previously joined a Ning, use the Sign Up link (right sidebar) If you opt to Sign Up, you ll see a screen similar to this:
You will be asked to complete a profile so that other ASTE 2016 members can learn a little more about you. You ll also have the opportunity to upload a photo or an avatar if you choose. But if you opt to not do this, I get to choose the image next to your name J After you ve completed the sign-in process, you will receive notice that your membership to this Ning is pending approval. Especially during and right after the conference, I will be closely monitoring so I can approve membership requests quickly. Since this is a public Ning, approving memberships is the best way I can control spammers from getting in to our network. Once I approve your membership, you will receive an email notification. Use the links within that email to set up your account profile. Add a profile picture or I get to choose the default picture. Also, take a look through your settings (link is on the right side), particularly your email notification preferences. It s a good idea to at least check the box to receive an email when you receive A message from ASTE 2016 Credit Course. If you are not able to complete setting up your profile and/or your settings, you can return to it later by clicking on the My Page tab.
Now that you have personalized your account, you ll want to get started with the course, click the Forum tab in the menu across the top. The Forum is divided into categories, which are listed down the left side of the screen. There is a category for each Special Interest Group (SIG), as well as other topics you may want to use. Here you ll either start a discussion or respond to someone else s discussion. When starting a discussion, please use a descriptive title, and when responding, please do not begin a new discussion thread; simply hit Reply.
Articles to read are available in the Course Articles category, each under their own Discussion. When you choose the Course Articles category, it will look similar to this, but it will have at least 10 articles listed. This is where you will discuss the articles. Click on the Course Articles title and then choose an Article Discussion to which you ll either start a discussion or respond to someone else s discussion. When starting a discussion, please use a descriptive title, and when responding, please do not begin a new discussion thread; simply hit Reply. You will be able to see who started a thread, how many replies there have been, who replied last, and how long ago. You are free to delete your own posts, but not those belonging to anyone else. Notice that there is a category for Ning-related tips, tricks, and troubles! You can use this category to get help or email me. tammy.morris@inspiredimpact.biz I have found it very convenient to Follow discussion threads. If you click the Follow option at the bottom, you will receive an email when someone posts or replies to that particular discussion. You will need to do this for each discussion you want to follow with email notifications. Feel free to upload Photos and Videos to our ASTE 2016 Ning Network!! They may be photos you take at ASTE or photos of your home, school, interests, or family.
Learning a little more about you helps our connections online. You may even want to create a little annotated slideshow to post in videos. I would love that! Watch for notices from me on the Main Page of the Ning Network (in the Blog section). I will also broadcast messages via email. Be sure you regularly check the email account you use to sign up for your Ning account. Also, make sure you can receive emails from my address. The.biz part of it sometimes gets hung up in people s filters. Please don t hesitate to contact me via any of the contact methods listed in my signature if you have any concerns or questions. I ll be glad to help and I do try to address your questions and/or concerns within 24 hours. Tammy Morris 21st Century Learning Specialist Inspired Impact, LLC State School Improvement Coach Cell: 907-617-5221 Village Phone: 907-419-4244 http://inspiredimpact.biz Skype: tammy.morris59 imessages: tammy.morris@inspiredimpact.biz Facebook: Inspired Impact, LLC Twitter: InspiredImpact