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Create your own private social network- Minigroup

Originally posted by jim @ Digital Goonies

Another social network? Really, do we need another one? Before you tune out, just hear me out. I keep up with my friends on Facebook. I have built my Personal Learning Network (PLN) using Plurk. Occasionally I use Twitter (though it seems a little redundant). In our office, we used to have a Ning- back in the days when it was simple and free. Social networks are really just a part of everyday living for digital natives and immigrants. But who is teaching our kids how to effective use and behave in social networks?

Our state (Texas) has recently released a new set of technology standards to teach our students. Social networking is threaded throughout. Since there are inherent risks in social networks, we really need a private social network that can be controlled and locked down- and here enters Minigroup. Here you can control who can join the group and delete posts as needed (if you are the controller). Members can make posts with text and images. They can share any kind of file with the group- or with specific individuals. It’s clean and easy to use.