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Follow along to set up your Ning account correctly for school. Learn how to create a username, fill out your Ning contract, personalize your page, and add a blog post.
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Ning Setup Please follow along as we set up your accounts on the Ning. It’s important that your settings are the same as mine.
Getting to the Site • Using Firefox, please go to the site written on the board. • Click on Click here to joinin the upper, right-hand corner of the page.
Create Your Username • When the ning requests your Full Name, use your username. • See the next slide for a reminder about User Names.
Usernames • Now, you will be prompted to create a profile. Please follow the instructions carefully. • In the space where it asks for your FULL NAME, please enter a SAFE USERNAME for this ning. No last names! This username should also be appropriate for school. Record this information for your teacher on the contract and write down your login information in a safe place for yourself.
Your Ning Contract • Fill out the form you picked up on your way in (including e-mail, password, date of birth, and the security code.) • Note: I’m only asking for your password so that I have it in case you forget. I’ll lock it up and keep it safe. • Write your information in a safe place so that you won’t forget. • Submit your Ning Contract to your teacher.
Personalizing your Page • Select My Page from the top menu. • Find the Edit button. • Change your cover photo.
Adding a Blog Post • Select Blog from the top menu. • Find the plus sign.