Join our ning and go to the section Links to Designed Experiences and Links to Designed Competitions. There you can find a collection of interesting projects involving the use of technology.
http://digitallearningexperiences.ning.com
You didn't mention what grade you taught but perhaps other tools, that may not be blocked, can be introduced to your students. They may not be as robust but....... What in particular did you want your students to experience?
I would be willing to participate in an email interview. jparham777@yahoo.com I work in our public school district office supporting technology coordinators in our schools.
What I love most is connecting with like minds from different parts of the globe. The greatest tool is the forum which allows for the interaction - Asking questions and getting answers (collective intelligence).
I just ran across this information in another Ning. Perhaps it will be helpful to someone.
Ning has offered to remove the ads from educational networks which are geared toward students between the ages of 13 and 18 (grades 7 - 12).
To request that…
I introduced the ning mainly as a social networking tool that teachers and technology coordinators could use to help make their lives easier. The purpose was to create a supportive environment where members could ask questions and get answers. The…