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Using Web 2.0 Social Networking Software to Build PLCs in Special Education

Using Web 2.0 Social Networking Software to Build PLCs in Special Education. Elizabeth L. Hardman, Ph.D. DePaul University ILCCBD Winter Drive in 2012. Objective.

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Using Web 2.0 Social Networking Software to Build PLCs in Special Education

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  1. Using Web 2.0 Social Networking Software to Build PLCs in Special Education Elizabeth L. Hardman, Ph.D. DePaul University ILCCBD Winter Drive in 2012

  2. Objective • The purpose of this presentation is to provide information about how to use readily available Web 2.0 social networking software to create and participate in Web-based professional learning communities (PLCs) focused on the practice of special education . 

  3. Professional Learning Communities • Every special educator, pre-service to veteran, needs liberal access to both • formal and informal networks of support and • quality professional development that is tightly focused on mastering the evidence based inclusive practices known to bring about the most significant and meaningful changes in student learning

  4. Collaboration Builds Community Links research to practice Sustains Professional Growth Lifelong Learning Promotes Discovery

  5. Challenges to Community Building in Special Education • chronic shortage of experienced special educators to provide leadership for community building efforts, • distribution of programs and teachers across multiple school sites, and • lack of resources to support the meaningful participation of teacher educators in community work and development.

  6. Chronic Teacher Shortages • Attrition among novices and experienced special educators • Isolation • Lack of professional development opportunities • Induction support

  7. Solution • Build a Web-based PLC • Link educators across distributed school sites • Support field experiences and induction • Provide sustained quality professional development for each stakeholder • Provide support to schools that are in the most need • Enhance teacher quality • Create a stronger connection between research and practice • Address isolation by building community among special educators at all levels of practice

  8. Wikis • editable websites • provides a database • repository for collective knowledge www.pbworks.com www.wikispaces.com www.ilccbd.pbwiki.com www.strategicinstruction.pbwiki.com http://ohioccbd2010.pbworks.com

  9. Ning • provides social networking site • allows members to create and build professional identities www.ning.com

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