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Using Social Networking Tools to Build Learning Communities: A Case Study of the Punahou Technology Lab School Ning || Tedd Landgraf, Punahou School, Hawai'i, United States, tlandgraf@punahou.edu Judy Beaver, Punahou School, Hawai'i, United States, jbeaver@punahou.edu || The Punahou Summer Technology Lab School is an ongoing program with the goal of providing opportunities for all teachers to explore the use of technology in the classroom and expand one’s understanding of frameworks in instructional technology. In the summer of 2008, the Lab School embarked on a change to its traditional classroom-only format by creating a learning community using the popular social networking tool, Ning. Not only did the Lab School Ning enable meaningful participation by educators located around the world, it further empowered campus participants to extend conversations beyond the traditional classroom – increasing both the depth and breadth of the learning experience. This forum will discuss the use of the Ning social network tool to create a learning community that plays an integral part in helping Lab School achieve its goals. || General Session Forum Intermediate ||
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