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NING Guide for Global Citizens in Action. Learn how to join the NING site, post assignments, and connect with your community. How to Join Ning: E-mail Invite. Open your e-mail invitation from Ning. Select “ Click to join. ”. Signing Up.
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NING Guide for Global Citizens in Action • Learn how to join the NING site, post assignments, and connect with your community
How to Join Ning: E-mail Invite • Open your e-mail invitation from Ning. • Select “Click to join.”
Signing Up • Fill out the page with your e-mail and choose a password. • Click “Sign Up” at the bottom • Check your e-mail to verify your e-mail address.
Creating a Profile • Make a profile for your account. • Enter your name, gender, country, and school. • Choose an appropriate profile picture. • Click “Join” and you’re almost finished!
Membership Approval • Your membership will need to be approved in order for you to join the site. Once your membership is approved, you can start connecting!
Your Group Page • You will use your Group page to connect with your partner school, share information and assignments, and learn about Afghanistan and the U.S.
Joining Your Group: E-mail Invite • You’ll receive an e-mail invite to join your group. *You must accept the general NING invite before you can join! • Click on the “Check out...” e-mail link. • Select “Join Now” on the group page.
Using Your Group Page • Respond to discussions from Global Nomads to post assignments and share your thoughts • Chat and connect with other group members
Ning Website Overview • This website allows you to engage in discussions, share photos, videos, and other content, connect with your group, and personalize your profile.
Connect: Discussions • Want to learn more? Go to Connect, then Forums, to start a discussion in one of these categories.
Connect: Video Conferences • Go to Connect to see event information and prepare for your next video conference!
Media • Share photos and videos • You can also see photos and videos from other GCA students and keep in touch with them.
2012-13 Groups • Go to 2012-13 Groups to access your group page, share assignments, and engage in discussion with your partner school.
Profile • You can personalize your GCA profile on the “My Profile” tab.
Check NING Often! • Global Nomads Group, SOLA, and all the GNG members constantly update Ning. Be sure to sign in often to stay up-to-date and connected! Questions? • Contact Alli at Global Nomads Group • Alli’s NING username: Global Nomads Group • E-mail: alli@gng.org