I was thinking in part of the fora on the Excellence Gateway and the TES FE
section, for example, rather than starting a new one. There isn't much on
ESOL and ESOL issues on either of those, or wasn't the last time I looked. I
have tried to stir the pot by posting, but almost never get a response.
Maybe my posts are too boring, but there doesn't seem to be much activity in
general.
Cheryl Thornett
ESOL & Adult Literacy Tutor
BAES
Birmingham
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From: "Melissa Worth" <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, July 12, 2010 10:56 AM
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Natecla Conference
> There are many ways of creating discussion groups on the internet - yahoo,
> google etc. However I can whole-heatedly recommend Ning as a platform. It
> is very user-friendly and pleasant to use - a bit like Facebook but with a
> 'skin' around it. It is used by a wide range of communities of practice
> worldwide and could be an excellent way of discussing these issues and
> allowing members to follow discussions of particular interest.
>
> Unfortunately, as I write, the free service is being withdrawn. However
> for about £130 a year, a network can be created that allows unlimited
> membership, event diaries, subgroups, photos, videos etc. It's very good.
> A simpler version costs about £30 pa and could be used with teaching
> groups. There are other free services around, but none as good as Ning,
> and there is a chance they will start charging in the future.
>
> I have no vested interest in this - I have just been using it for various
> groups and projects and can't imagine life without it!
>
> A thriving example close to me is www.blurb.ning.com, which brings
> togethert artists and creatives in Staffordshire, UK, but there are many
> good examples.
>
> best wishes
>
> Melissa Worth
>
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