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Using Social Media Networks by Learning Disabilities Teachers

Year 2019, Volume: 4 , 766 - 780, 01.12.2019
https://doi.org/10.24331/ijere.634880

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Using social media networks may promote learning communities at schools. Therefore, this study aimed at investigating the extent of using social media networks by teachers of learning disabilities. The study used the analytical descriptive approach, for which a survey was designed and distributed on a sample of (N=30) learning disabilities teachers in Asir’s region, Saudi Arabia. The results of the study indicated the level of using social media networks by learning disabilities teachers was moderate. The results also showed no statistically significant differences in using social media networks by learning disabilities teachers that could be attributed to the study variables (gender, academic qualifications, and years of experience). The study showed no average in statistical differences in the extent of using social media by teachers based on the variables of academic qualifications and years of experienc

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Year 2019, Volume: 4 , 766 - 780, 01.12.2019
https://doi.org/10.24331/ijere.634880

Abstract

References

  • Al-Qahtani, H. H. (2018). Competencies of special education teacher in employment of educationaltechnology through social media. IUG Journal of Educational and Psychology Sciences (3)26. Asuncion, J. V., Budd, J., Fichten, C. S., Nguyen, M. N., Barile, M., & Amsel, R. (2012). Social media use by students with disabilities. Academic Exchange Quarterly, 16(1), 30-35.Boyd, D. M. (2008). ELLISON. Nicole B. Social Network Sites: definition, history and scholarship. Journal of Computer-Mediatied Communication, (13), 210-230.Caton, S., & Chapman, M. (2016). The use of social media and people with intellectual disability: A systematic review and thematic analysis. Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 41(2), 125-139.Chu, S. K., Chan, C. K., & Tiwari, A. F. (2012). Using blogs to support learning during internship. Computers & Education, 58(3), 989-1000.Goktalay, S. B. (2015). The Impact of Facebook in Teaching Practicum: Teacher Trainees' Perspectives. Educational Research and Reviews, 10(17), 2489-2500. Corbin, J., Strauss, A., & Strauss, A. L. (2014). Basics of qualitative research. sage.Davidov, D., Tsur, O., & Rappoport, A. (2010, August). Enhanced sentiment learning using twitter hashtags and smileys. In Proceedings of the 23rd international conference on computational linguistics: posters(pp. 241-249). Association for Computational Linguistics.Ellison, N. B., Steinfield, C., & Lampe, C. (2011). Connection strategies: Social capital implications of Facebook-enabled communication practices. New media& society, 13(6), 873-892.Emerson, E., & McVilly, K. (2004). Friendship activities of adults with intellectual disabilities in supported accommodation in Northern England. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 17(3), 191-197.Frdlingcr, B. (2009). You Tube as a learning tool. Journal of Caliese Teachins & Learning-December, 6(8).Kalpidou, M., Costin, D., & Morris, J. (2011). The relationship between Facebook and the well-being of undergraduate college students. CyberPsychology, behavior, and social networking, 14(4), 183-189.Kettunen, J., Sampson Jr, J. P., & Vuorinen, R. (2015). Career practitioners' conceptions of competency for social media in career services. British Journal of Guidance & Counselling, 43(1), 43-56.Kettunen, J.,Sampson Jr, J. P., & Vuorinen, R. (2015). Career practitioners' conceptions of competency for social media in career services. British Journal of Guidance & Counselling, 43(1), 43-56.Khasawaneh, M., & Arabia, S. (2016). The Impact of a Training Program Based on the Visual Words Composition Techniques on the Development of Reading Comprehension Skills among the Students of Primary Stage. Advances in Bioresearch, 7(2).Kim, J., & Lee, J. E. R. (2011). The Facebook paths to happiness: Effects of the number of Facebook friends and self-presentation on subjective well-being. CyberPsychology, behavior, and social networking, 14(6), 359-364.Kumar, D. (2012). Validation ofInternet Application: Study, Analysis and Evaluation. International Journal of Advanced Networking and Applications, 3(4), 1261.Lee, E. J., Lee, L., & Jang, J. (2011). Internet for the internationals: Effects of internet use motivations on international students' college adjustment. Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking, 14(7-8), 433-437.Leroy, G., & De Leo, G. (2008). Smartphones to facilitate communication and improve social skills of children with severe autism spectrum disorder: special education teachers as proxies.Luehmann, A. L., & Tinelli, L. (2008). Teacher professional identity development with social networking technologies: learning reform through blogging. Educational Media International, 45(4), 323-333.Mazman, S. G., & Usluel, Y. K. (2009). The usage of social networks in educational context. 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Impact of Facebook Usage on Students Academic Achievement: Role of self-regulation and trust. Thorndike, R. M., Cunningham, G. K., Thorndike, R. L., & Hagen, E. P. (1991). Measurement and evaluation inpsychology and education. Macmillan Publishing Co, Inc.Tee, Y. Q., Mohamed, A., & Alias, N. (2014). Application of Fuzzy Delphi Method in Exploring Facebook as a Tool for Writing Therapy among Young Adults. Malaysian Online Journal of Educational Technology, 2(3), 1-10
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Mohammad Ahmad Khasawneh This is me

Publication Date December 1, 2019
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APA Khasawneh, M. A. (2019). Using Social Media Networks by Learning Disabilities Teachers. International Journal of Educational Research Review, 4, 766-780. https://doi.org/10.24331/ijere.634880
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