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Realizing the Potential of Virtual Education for Struggling Students

Realizing the Potential of Virtual Education for Struggling Students. NECC/NYCC Regional P-12 Virtual Education Summit Omni Parker House, Boston, MA April 26 - 27, 2011 Judith Zorfass, Ed.D . . Agenda. Welcome, Introductions, Format Learning Challenges

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Realizing the Potential of Virtual Education for Struggling Students

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  1. Realizing the Potential of Virtual Education for Struggling Students NECC/NYCC Regional P-12 Virtual Education Summit Omni Parker House, Boston, MA April 26 - 27, 2011 Judith Zorfass, Ed.D.

  2. Agenda • Welcome, Introductions, Format • Learning Challenges • Implications of these Challenges • The principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) • Framework for Addressing Student Needs • Resources

  3. Challenges Faced by Students with Disabilites • Cognitive • Language • Physical • Sensory • Social/Emotional

  4. Discussion • In what ways would you describe the diversity of student needs in your school population?

  5. Implications • Students with learning challenges may be unable to • understand the content delivered online • written, spoken, graphical, pictorial, etc. • understand directions • carry out tasks as expected • request support as needed • meet standards of achievement

  6. Discussion • What feedback are you receiving from teachers about how student’s challenges interfere with online learning?

  7. Principles of UDL • Multiple means of representation: Present information and content in different ways • Multiple means of action or expression: Differentiate the ways that students can express what they know • Multiple means of engagement: Stimulate interest and motivation for learning

  8. Discussion • In what ways are your schools translating the principles of UDL into practice?

  9. A Framework Based on UDL • Learning goals maximize learning opportunities for all students, aligning with CCS • Practices, aligned with goals, are informed by the research • Assessment ongoing and summative, clearly measures student progress toward learning goals • Technology tools provide appropriate levels of challenge and support to maximize learning

  10. Discussion • In what ways can this framework contribute to improving online learning for students with disabilities?

  11. Resources • Center for Implementing Technology In Education: http://www.cited.org/index.aspx • TechMatrix: http://www.techmatrix.org/ • Center for Applied Special Technology: www.CAST.org • Coming Soon: PowerUp WHAT WORKS (Center for Technology Implementation, funded by U.S. Department of Education, OSEP)

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