Minigroup

[|Minigroup]

Minigroup is a user friendly website that allows its users to share information, collaborate, and plan events with anyone! Users have the luxury of setting up different groups for different needs (work, school, family, etc.)

Free! Very user friendly and easy to navigate Users can set up groups that they want to interact with, i.e. family group, work group, group for a presentation, etc. Users can post and comment on posts, share photos and comment on photos, share news/links/events. Can be accessed through smartphones
 * Strengths **:

**Weaknesses**: Resembles Facebook – users may prefer a social network that is more popular  **Opportunities**: Easy to share information/data for group projects Nice way for teachers to collaborate Great way to stay in contact with family/friends  **Threats**: <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Teachers should be careful to monitor what information is being shared amongst the students <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">**Classroom Uses**:Teachers can set up separate groups for each Period <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Teachers can set up Events to show due dates for the students <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Students can create their own groups for projects/presentations Teachers can share information with colleagues/administration very easily