Before this course I didnt realize that we needed to consider students with disabilities on the online environment. Going forward I will make sure I take this into account for my students.
indeed It is very difficult to engage students with disabilities. However, getting help from the Consul or advisor We can help to overcome anxiety and any other disabilities.
The big percentage of students with disabilities is definitely eye opening. And to think that many of them having varying disabilities that all need to be addressed in different manners. This gives more importance to clarification and ensuring that all students are on the same page.
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.
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.
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.
To provide for those students that may have learning disabilities by using various techniques.
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.
It is important to consider that some students may have a disability
I appreciated the reminders about hidden disabilities and how much depression and anxiety can impact student engagement/communication in the online learning environment.
I will make sure all the material are available for these students.
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.
Understanding that many impairments that require accommodations are not those that are outwardly obvious.
Knowing your student population and assisting them with accomodations to make the course accessible.
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
CTC....Even students only "disabled" by language could have issyes
I must admit individuals with varying disabilities in an asynchronous environment really never crossed my mind especially with GAD or MDD.
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.
Instructors should be cognizant of disabilities of students when putting together course content
