Zhanna Martirosyan

I learned the critical difference between accommodations and modifications and the importance of maintaining course integrity while supporting students with learning disabilities. I gained insight into how students with dyslexia and other processing challenges experience reading, questioning, and class participation differently. I will apply this knowledge by using clear examples, flexible engagement strategies, allowing processing time, and collaborating with disability services to implement reasonable accommodations that help students demonstrate learning without lowering academic standards. 
 
 
 

I learned that learning disabilities are lifelong and often hidden, affecting not only academic performance but also confidence, employment, and daily life skills. I better understand the importance of self-advocacy, early registration, and appropriate accommodations in postsecondary education. I will apply this knowledge by creating an inclusive learning environment, encouraging open communication, maintaining academic rigor, and supporting accommodations that help students demonstrate their true abilities without compromising course objectives.  

I learned that learning disabilities are neurologically based, lifelong, and often hidden, making identification challenging. I also learned how varied they are and how frequently they coexist with conditions like ADHD. I will apply this knowledge by being more intentional in offering flexible instruction, accommodations, and multiple ways for students to demonstrate learning, while recognizing and valuing their strengths, especially creativity and problem-solving skills. 
 
 

This module clarified how reading develops through distinct alphabetic phases and why learners with disabilities need targeted support at each stage. I will apply this by identifying students’ reading phases, using explicit phonics and chunking strategies, and selecting materials matched to realistic reading levels rather than assumptions about motivation or ability and long-term academic success. 

From this module, I learned how essential structured communication systems and faculty support processes are for maintaining quality in online education. The module emphasized the value of combining synchronous tools (such as webinars and video meetings) with asynchronous platforms like LMS-based faculty sandboxes to ensure consistent communication, documentation, and collaboration.

I intend to apply this learning by supporting clear communication protocols, encouraging use of asynchronous faculty forums for ongoing reference, and ensuring that faculty have access to reliable tools and resources that promote alignment, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

From this module, I learned that effective online education depends on thoughtful faculty onboarding, clear expectations, strong LMS training, and data-informed monitoring of instructional practices. The module emphasized moving beyond generalized metrics and “one-size-fits-all” standards toward predictive, course-specific indicators that support meaningful improvement in both teaching and student outcomes.

I intend to apply this learning by supporting structured faculty orientation, emphasizing hands-on LMS training, and using contextual, behavior-based feedback to guide faculty development, curriculum refinement, and continuous instructional improvement. 

From this module, I learned that online postsecondary education operates in a rapidly changing regulatory environment that requires institutions to balance innovation with compliance. State regulations, accreditation standards, and employment laws can vary widely and directly affect faculty hiring and instructional practices.

I intend to apply this learning by staying attentive to regulatory changes, supporting clear communication of policies to faculty, and reinforcing compliance expectations through structured onboarding and ongoing training.

From this module, I learned how critical industry experience is in hiring online faculty for career-oriented postsecondary institutions. The emphasis on practitioners as subject matter experts highlights the value of bringing real-world perspectives into highly structured, standardized online courses. While curriculum and assessments ensure consistency and quality, it is the instructor’s current industry knowledge and credibility that enrich student learning and better prepare graduates for the workforce.

I intend to apply these insights by prioritizing faculty selection strategies that balance academic qualifications with relevant industry experience, particularly for online and career-focused programs. In addition, I will recognize the role of… >>>

I learned that effective strategic planning is an ongoing, iterative process that requires understanding both internal capabilities and external forces. The importance of tools such as SWOT analysis, priority issue identification, and SMART objectives helped clarify how strategy moves from high-level vision to actionable plans.

I intend to apply these concepts by more intentionally linking strategic goals to measurable outcomes, clearly defining responsibilities during execution, and ensuring consistent communication and feedback with stakeholders. This approach will help translate strategy into day-to-day actions while maintaining flexibility to adapt as conditions change.

I learned that ChatGPT can enhance students’ learning in many ways, such as simplifying lengthy texts, generating creative ideas, summarizing class notes, creating test practice questions, and supporting language learning. These features make it a versatile academic tool that saves time, boosts creativity, strengthens subject knowledge, and builds confidence. By providing personalized summaries, prompts, and feedback, ChatGPT helps students prepare more effectively for exams and assignments while encouraging engagement with course material.

The integration of AI in education offers additional benefits, including customized learning experiences, timely feedback, and reduced teacher workload, allowing educators to dedicate more attention to lesson planning… >>>