Creating an E-Mentoring Community

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How DO-IT does it, and how you can do it, too

Introduction - 1759 KB

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Dedication
Acknowledgements
Table of Contents
Foreword
Preface
Overview of this Book
History and Current Trends Regarding People with Disabilities
DO-IT
The Role of Technology in Creating this Book
What You'll Find in this Book
How to Use this Book
How to Download or Purchase this Book and Complementary Videos.

Chapter 1 - 1385 KB

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PART I: CREATING AN ELECTRONIC MENTORING COMMUNITY
Chapter One: An introduction to e-mentoring and e-communities.
Peer, Near-Peer, and Mentor Support
Computer-Mediated Communication
E-Mentoring Communities
DO-IT's E-Mentoring Community
Joining an Existing Online Mentoring Program

Chapter 2 - 1125 KB

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Chapter Two: Steps to creating an e-mentoring community.
Establish clear goals for the program.
Decide what technology to use.
Establish a discussion group structure.
Select an administrator for the e-mentoring community, and make other staff and volunteer assignments as needed.
Develop guidelines for protégés concerning appropriate and safe Internet communications.
Establish roles and develop guidelines, orientation, and training for mentors.
Standardize procedures for recruiting and screening mentor applicants.
Determine how to recruit protégés.
Provide guidance to parents.
Establish a system whereby new mentors and protégés are introduced to community members.
Provide ongoing supervision of and support to mentors.
Monitor and manage online discussions.
Share resources.
Employ strategies that promote personal development.
Publicly share the value and content of communications in the e-mentoring community and the contributions of the mentors.
Monitor the workings of the e-mentoring community as it evolves.
Adjust procedures and forms accordingly.
Have fun!

Chapter 3 - 551 KB

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Chapter Three: Orientation and training for mentors.
Mentor Tip: Orientation
Mentor Tip: Discussion Lists/Forums
Mentor Tip: Mentoring Guidelines
Mentor Tip: Communication of Emotions
Mentor Tip: Positive Reinforcement
Mentor Tip: Listening Skills
Mentor Tip: Questions for Protégés
Mentor Tip: Disabilities
Mentor Tip: Guiding Teens
Mentor Tip: Conversation Starters
Mentor Tip: "Dos" when Mentoring Teens
Mentor Tip: "Don'ts" when Mentoring Teens

Chapter 4 - 755 KB

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Chapter Four: Introduction to mentoring for success and self-determination.
E-Community Activity: Welcome to Online Mentoring
E-Community Activity: Guidelines for Protégés
E-Community Activity: Safety on the Internet
E-Community Activity: Jessie and Learning Strategies
E-Community Activity: Jessie and Disability Benefits
E-Community Activity: Randy and Proving Yourself
E-Community Activity: Randy and Taking on Challenges
E-Community Activity: Advice from Randy
E-Community Activity: Todd and an Awkward Moment
E-Community Activity: Todd, Family, and Friends
E-Community Activity: Jessie, Randy, Todd, and Success Strategies
E-Community Activity: Jessie, Randy, Todd, and Awkward Situations
Mentor Tip: Success
E-Community Activity: Emulating Characteristics of Successful People
E-Community Activity: Achieving Success
Mentor Tip: Self-Determination
E-Community Activity: Defining Self-Determination
E-Community Activity: Characteristics of Self-Determined People
E-Community Activity: Steps Toward Self-Determination
Mentor Tip: Commitment to Learning
Mentor Tip: Positive Values
Mentor Tip: Social Competencies
Mentor Tip: Positive Identity
Mentor Tip: Self-Development
Mentor Tip: Problem Solving
E-Community Activity: Advice from Teens
E-Community Activity: Success Stories on the Web
E-Community Activity: Affirming Success

Chapter 5 - 658 KB

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PART II: SUPPORTING TEENS IN AN E-MENTORING COMMUNITY
Chapter Five: Define success for yourself.
Mentor Tip: Steps to Success
Mentor Tip: Definition of Success
E-Community Activity: Learning from Successful Experiences
E-Community Activity: Finding Your Goals for Success
E-Community Activity: Learning from Teens with Disabilities
E-Community Activity: Learning from Role Models
E-Community Activity: Discovering Academic Success Factors
E-Community Activity: Selecting Your Best Teacher
E-Community Activity: Defining Success
Mentor Tip: Keeping a Positive Attitude
E-Community Activity: Building a Positive Attitude
E-Community Activity: Finding Humor
E-Community Activity: Affirming Success

Chapter 6 - 723 KB

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Chapter Six: Set personal, academic, and career goals. Keep your expectations high.
Mentor Tip: Goals
Mentor Tip: Goal Setting
E-Community Activity: Setting Goals
Mentor Tip: Promoting High Expectations
Mentor Tip: Getting Help with Setting Goals
E-Community Activity: Getting Help to Maintain High Expectations
E-Community Activity: Matching Academic Interests with Careers
Mentor Tip: People with Disabilities and STEM
E-Community Activity: Pursuing STEM
E-Community Activity: Considering College Options
E-Community Activity: Making Plans
E-Community Activity: Affirming Success

Chapter 7 - 784 KB

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Chapter Seven: Understand your abilities and disabilities. Play to your strengths.
Mentor Tip: Disability Acceptance
E-Community Activity: Accepting Disability
Mentor Tip: Labels
E-Community Activity: Trying New Things
E-Community Activity: Identifying Your Likes and Dislikes
Mentor Tip: Incorrect Assumptions
E-Community Activity: Dealing with Incorrect Assumptions
E-Community Activity: Describing Your Disability
E-Community Activity: Dealing with Rude People
E-Community Activity: Thinking about Language
E-Community Activity: Responding to Labels
E-Community Activity: Building on Strengths
E-Community Activity: Redefining Limitations as Strengths
E-Community Activity: Exploring Learning Strengths and Challenges
E-Community Activity: Taking Inventory of Your Learning Style
E-Community Activity: Finding Careers That Use Your Skills
E-Community Activity: Matching Skills with Careers
E-Community Activity: Identifying Your Career Interests and Work Style
E-Community Activity: Healthy Self-Esteem
E-Community Activity: Valuing Yourself
E-Community Activity: Learning to Value Yourself
E-Community Activity: Affirming Self-Value
E-Community Activity: Affirming Success

Chapter 8 - 498 KB

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Chapter Eight: Develop strategies to reach your goals.
Mentor Tip: Self-Advocacy
Mentor Tip: Goals
Mentor Tip: Short- and Long-Term Goals
E-Community Activity: Making Informed Decisions
Mentor Tip: Rights and Responsibilities
E-Community Activity: Knowing Your Rights and Responsibilities in College
E-Community Activity: Securing Accommodations in College
E-Community Activity: Developing Study Habits
E-Community Activity: Creating Win-Win Solutions
E-Community Activity: Changing Advocacy Roles
E-Community Activity: Self-Advocating
E-Community Activity: Self-Advocating with Teachers
E-Community Activity: Disclosing Your Disability in College
E-Community Activity: Disclosing Your Disability to an Employer
E-Community Activity: Advising a Friend about Disability Disclosure
E-Community Activity: Being Assertive
E-Community Activity: Securing Job Accommodations
E-Community Activity: Asking for Accommodations at Work
E-Community Activity: Standing Up for Convictions and Beliefs
E-Community Activity: Learning from Mistakes
E-Community Activity: Affirming Success

Chapter 9 - 653 KB

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Chapter Nine: Use technology as an empowering tool.
E-Community Activity: Surveying Accessible Technology
Mentor Tip: Promoting Technology
Mentor Tip: Technology Access
Mentor Tip: Technology and Success in School
E-Community Activity: Becoming Digital-Age Literate
E-Community Activity: Using Technology with Young Children
E-Community Activity: Using Technology for Success in School
E-Community Activity: Using Technology to Complete Homework
E-Community Activity: Using Technology in Science and Engineering
E-Community Activity: Surfing the Web to Prepare for College
E-Community Activity: Using Technology in Your Career
E-Community Activity: Using Technology in Careers
E-Community Activity: Surfing the Web to Prepare for a Career
E-Community Activity: Using Technology to Enhance Your Social Life
E-Community Activity: Affirming Success with Technology

Chapter 10 - 489 KB

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Chapter Ten: Work hard. Persevere. Be flexible.
Mentor Tip: Actions to Achieve Goals
E-Community Activity: Working Hard
E-Community Activity: Coping with Stress
E-Community Activity: Being Flexible
E-Community Activity: Taking Risks
E-Community Activity: Taking Action
E-Community Activity: Learning from Experiences
E-Community Activity: Learning from Work Experiences
E-Community Activity: Understanding the Value of Work Experiences
E-Community Activity: Being Resilient
E-Community Activity: Affirming Success

Chapter 11 - 575 KB

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Chapter Eleven: Develop a support network. Look to family, friends, and teachers.
Mentor Tip: Teen Support
Mentor Tip: Supportive Environment
Mentor Tip: Self-Determination Support
Mentor Tip: Teen Relationships with Adults
E-Community Activity: Developing Relationships with Adults
E-Community Activity: Working with Adults
E-Community Activity: Participating in Activities
E-Community Activity: Being a Good Friend
Mentor Tip: Friendships
E-Community Activity: Developing Friendships
E-Community Activity: Locating a Career OneStop
E-Community Activity: Finding Resources and Support

Chapter 12- 357 KB

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PART III: WHERE TO GO FROM HERE
Chapter Twelve: Share your story.
E-Community Activity: Share Your Views on Success
E-Community Activity: Share Your Views on Goals
E-Community Activity: Share Your Views on Abilities
E-Community Activity: Share Your Views on Strategies
E-Community Activity: Share Your Views on Technology
E-Community Activity: Share Your Views on Working Hard
E-Community Activity: Share Your Views on Support Network

Chapter 13- 460 KB

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Chapter Thirteen: Sample Documents
Sample Mentor Guidelines
Sample Protégé Guidelines
Sample Mentor Application
Sample Parent/Guardian Consent

Chapter 14 - 474 KB

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Chapter Fourteen: Resources and Bibliography
Electronic Resources
Bibliography

Index- 150 KB

© 2006 University of Washington
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This book was developed with funding from The Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation and the National Science Foundation (cooperative agreement #HRD-0227995). However, the contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the funding sources, and you should not assume their endorsement.