Social Networking

The video on social networking in special education was interesting because it helped the special education population to exercise social computing skills which they do not get to do often. Special education students are often not given the opportunity to express themselves sometimes due to physical impairments.

I thought giving special education students an opportunity to interact and socialize great for their self esteem and overall success. I also thought it was great that this type of networking would allow special education students to become fluent with technology so that they could get a good jobs in the technology field even if they do not attend college.

In my experience in working with the special education population, when those students feel socially accepted, it fills them with confidence and there can be endless possibilities if the right support systems in place.

Moreover, it is important for all students to social network because it provides an outlet for many things such as bullying, or even problems at home. Furthermore, social networking should be practiced among teachers whether through the use of inter school e-mail or faculty meetings. Social networking allows people to feel part of a team that will provide support or assistance when or if needed.

Social networking in the area of special education is a great way to enhance collaborative learning among those students as well as with other students outside the special education class. The most important thing about social networking in special education is that it allows those student to feel included which many times hold the key to their success.