Mixxt is a European based company that aims to provide its user with the ability to create their own social network for free. Of course the free means advertisements, and you can get a Pro account to remove those, but advertisements online are basically part of our culture now and I think the average Internet user recognizes them and avoids them.
Mixxt is another option for teachers who might want to create a place for students to collaborate with them outside of school. There are several features that are offered that can enhance the collaboration between students and teachers. Teachers can customize and design their layout with total freedom. You can set the network to private or public which can be very important for educators. You can activate and deactivate several modules, making controlling your social network much easier. You can create rich content pages and customize events as well. You can insert media and share files with your members.
If you are looking for a way to connect with students outside of the classroom then Mixxt might be an option worth checking out and playing around with the features.
Great alternative to Ning!
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