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Social networks are being used by teachers and students as a communication tool. Because many students are already using a wide-range of social networking sites, teachers have begun to familiarize themselves with this trend and are now using it to their advantage. Teachers and professors are doing everything from creating chat-room forums and groups to extend classroom discussion to posting assignments, tests and quizzes, to assisting with homework outside of the classroom setting. Social networks are also being used to foster teacher-parent communication. These sites make it possible and more convenient for parents to ask questions and voice concerns without having to meet face-to-face.

Ning is an online platform for people to create their own social networks. The unique feature of Ning is that anyone can create their own social network for a particular topic or need, catering to specific membership bases.

Check out these two great Ning websites, Teach with Internet and English Companion Ning.

There's also a Ning website for Leaders Language Centre under construction.