Online Learners with Disabilities | Origin: EL111
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Assistive Technologies for the Online Learner --> Online Learners with Disabilities
Post what you've learned about this topic and how you intend to apply it. Feel free to post questions and comments too.
I find it shocking that "schools find about 5% of their students self-report and 10-12% students with disabilities are anticipated from a national standpoint." This is important to note in order to generate content that is accessible to everyone, even if some students do not self-report.
Very informative topic about students with learning disabilities. I learned that accomodations make it possible for students with disabilities to truly learn and understand the material.
Instructors should be cognizant of disabilities of students when putting together course content
I have learned to provide multiple ways for students to engage in content. I also will now be more conscious about sticking to the outline and timings I set out at the beginning of the semester, as pivots and changes could be difficult for many students.
I must admit individuals with varying disabilities in an asynchronous environment really never crossed my mind especially with GAD or MDD.
CTC....Even students only "disabled" by language could have issyes
I didn't realize the varied types of learning disabilities we might encounter as instructors. In order to engage all students well, it is important to address these differences in our online pedagogy
I didn't realize the varied types of learning disabilities we might encounter as instructors. In order to engage all students well, it is important to address these differences in our online pedagogy
Knowing your student population and assisting them with accomodations to make the course accessible.
Understanding that many impairments that require accommodations are not those that are outwardly obvious.
The Americans With Disabilities Act requires that we, as educators, are inclusive, in terms of the different types of learners we may encounter in the classroom. The course provided insightful information as to the different techniques that may be applied, depending on the type of disability a student may have. The course also stressed the importance of making an effort to understand each of our students abilities, so that we may promptly address any issues that may fall under a given category of the ADA.
Having an understanding of our students, learning types is critical in order to maintain an inclusive classroom. The training was very informative in providing technological solutions and teaching techniques that may help ease any difficulties that students may have in an online setting.
I will make sure all the material are available for these students.
I appreciated the reminders about hidden disabilities and how much depression and anxiety can impact student engagement/communication in the online learning environment.
It is important to consider that some students may have a disability
I was surprised by the number of students with disabilities. I was truly short-sighted when thinking about the word 'disabilities' as well. I have been enlightened to 'paint with a broader brush' when teaching any classes.
To provide for those students that may have learning disabilities by using various techniques.
Students may have hidden disabilities that are not physical. I like the approach of developing multiple means for presenting information, means of expression and practice of knowledge and skills, and strategies for engaging learners.
It is important to be aware that students in an online community need to feel comfortable with the LMS and interacting with classmates and the instructors. This is especially true when students have anything that impairs their learning. Instructors may need to adjust their plan for delivery if they find anyone needs it.
This topic hit home for me. My son has aspergers and while I know this is classified as a disability, we try to ensure that he doesn't see it as one. He is successful in school at this point, but he is 7. As an educator, I try to be open and accessable to ensure that my students attain the necessary information to be successful because I know that not all disabilities are visible. I hope that my son always ends up in a situation like this so he can grow to his full potential.
