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Presentation
Using Ning for Conversation Partner Networks
INTO Best Practices Conference: Enhancing the Student Experience through Technology (2010)
  • Krista Bittenbender, University of South Florida
Abstract

Providing opportunities for conversation practice is one way that an IEP can help students improve their English as well as enhance their engagement in the language learning process. However, matching individual language learners to fluent English speakers can be difficult and time consuming. This workshop will introduce participants involved in setting up such interactions to Ning, a free online social networking platform which can facilitate the creation of individualized networks. Participants will gain insights into how one IEP used Ning to connect ELLs to university students interested in having conversation partners.

Publication Date
Summer 2010
Citation Information
Krista Bittenbender. "Using Ning for Conversation Partner Networks" INTO Best Practices Conference: Enhancing the Student Experience through Technology (2010)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/k_bittenbender_royal/3/