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Using Electronic Learning Communities (ELCs) for Training, Support, and Collegial Conversation

Using Electronic Learning Communities (ELCs) for Training, Support, and Collegial Conversation. Joy Zabala Technology and Media Division (TAM) Council for Exceptional Children United State of America. Learning Communities. Build capacity to create desirable outcomes

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Using Electronic Learning Communities (ELCs) for Training, Support, and Collegial Conversation

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  1. Using Electronic Learning Communities (ELCs) for Training, Support, andCollegial Conversation Joy Zabala Technology and Media Division (TAM) Council for Exceptional Children United State of America

  2. Learning Communities Build capacity to create desirable outcomes Nurture innovative thought processes Provide collaborative learning opportunities Encourage members to consider new and differing opinions Senge (1990)

  3. Members of a Learning Community… share common purposes and/or interests respect diversity share a core set of values build positive interdependence, and sustainable relationships collaborate with caring, commitment, and concern

  4. Electronic (Online) Learning Communities… Communicate via computer mediated communication (CMC) system Foster sense of belong or attachment Provide venue when and where convenient Blanchard, 2000

  5. ELCs help to… Reduce isolation Mediate time and distance Connect with content experts Facilitate ongoing, authentic, collaborative, and learner-centered learning environments for teachers and administrators

  6. People in an ELC… demonstrate a consistent social presence participate across traditional hierarchies control content of the community contribute in varied roles jointly engage in relevant activities

  7. Johns Hopkins University Electronic Learning Communitieshttp://cte.jhu.edu/elcweb/ Center for Technology in Education Johns Hopkins University

  8. Conceptual FrameworkEvaluation  Development community type technology factors desired effects developing the engagement quality of discourse quality of content affect expectations

  9. Current ELCs at JHU • Urban Education • School Safety • Teacher Development and Leadership • ELC Playground Center for Reading Excellence University of Texas, Pan American EnviroHealth Connections

  10. Current ELCs at JHU • Maryland Assistive Technology Network • Media Workshop • Team Tech Technology and Reading - STARS JHU Tech for Educators Maryland Digital Schools

  11. Maryland Assistive Technology Network(MATN) Center for Technology in Education Johns Hopkins University http://cte.jhu.edu

  12. Potential for Collaboration ESP Members are cordially invited to participate in ECLs JHU would welcome a proposal to collaborate with ESP in setting up an ESP ECL

  13. Johns Hopkins University Electronic Learning Communitieshttp://cte.jhu.edu/elcweb/ Center for Technology in Education Johns Hopkins University

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