Online communities
As an alternative to blogs and to maintain security and provide safety from bullying, many districts are considering hosting online communities on the district server rather than on a commercial site. Several online sites allow districts to link students in online communities that are password-protected. For example, the Oracle Education Foundation (Outside Source), a nonprofit organization, hosts a free service for schools to develop online communities.
Teachers can develop an online community where students can obtain homework assignments, instructions, and grades. Some sites also allow students to correspond with the teacher or with each other. Online communities are usually password-protected, which provides a more secure environment than an open Web portal.
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