I use social media to keep my family abreast of what my children are doing. I send pictures, videos and statements about their achievements including activities. It give my family the opportunity to view them at their earliest convenience an respond. They can save the pertinent information.
Facebook and MySpace are the social networks I have used. Now, I can add blogs to my repertoire. I could post pictures of family gathering where my family could tag a picture or comment which was posted. I am able to keep up with the most current events posted.
There were several social media tools which were given that I could use. I can subscribe to newsletters of non-profit organizations that can help my cause. I can create a Twitter account to follow organizations and stay current. YouTube is a great resource for me to discover additional organizations which believe in my cause. I will continue to use blogs as an addition to find up-to-date results for my cause.
Social media can be used to see how the community feels about the issue I am advocating. I can provide links informing the community about the issue. Videos about how young children with disabilities have confidence and build friendships when they have the proper supports in the classroom. My blog can be used to show the progress my son has made form starting with the infants and toddlers program to his current station in school, third grade. My experience can help the issue become more real and I hope other parents will feel free to share their experiences also.
Are there any other resources with social media I can use to help the community and policymakers understand the need for additional training to meet the diverse needs of young children with disabilities?
"It takes a village to raise a child." -African Proverb-
There are many different ways that we can provide our families with necessary information. Facebook and tweeter are to name a few. I think everyone uses social media to keep family abreast on the different things that go on in their family life. As educators we can too keep families abreast on the different community activities that are available to them
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