Student+Portals

=Student Social Learning Portals that work.=


 * Ning** - Ning was free for a while, but now cost a very low price for education.
 * A private network can be created for schools, classrooms, and groups. Get started by going to www.ning.com to register for an education account.
 * Example Ning - CASA - //**Capital Area School for the Arts**// **//Social Learning Network//**


 * Facebook** - Facebook can be used effectively with proper procedures set up for student and parent use.
 * Do you friend your students, not necessary? You can use Facebook to update your classroom page status.
 * Model how to use Facebook responsibl and ethical online social networking behavior.
 * Create **Facebook Group Pages** and **Fan Pages** for your school, classroom, or group. Protect the updates
 * Example Group and Fan Pages - CASA Group [|CASA Fan Page]


 * Edmodo** - Use Edmodo for free to create safe online learning environments for schools, classes and groups. Create assignments and grade them all in one location. Students will love the flexibility of 24/7 learning in this environment.
 * Looks and Feels like Facebook - Social learning for kids!
 * Safe and for education only.
 * Create assignments, grade students work, share, discuss, add teachers, add libraries of files and links, direct message, and more!
 * Example - Edmodo - [|CAIU Students]

communicate with students and parents. Send out reminders.
 * Twitter** Use twitter to post updates and assignments. []
 * A safer twitter alternative that you might want to try - Twiducate >
 * Post updates for students and parents with a safe account at Twiducate.


 * Engrade** Create an online Grade Book for students and parents. Keep your students and parents up to date with a free online grade book. They can log in to view grades and communicate with you.
 * CASA's School Gradebook
 * casaarts-casacasa


 * Vimeo** Build an online video production channel.
 * [|Vimeo] - CASA's video channel is a great alternative youtube video uploads. Student work, information, updates and more can be shared


 * Vyew** - Create live video conferencing classroom events. Up to 20 people for free.


 * Wix** - Use wix to create free online student e-portfolios. Students loved this tool. They began creating online ART portfolios with Wix.
 * Student Sample Page