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Understanding Disabilities & Online Student Success

Wedi'i Gadw mewn:
Cyhoeddwyd yn:Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks vol. 17, no. 3 (Oct 2013), p. 15-48
Prif Awdur: Betts, Kristen
Awduron Eraill: Welsh, Bill, Pruitt, Cheryl, Hermann, Kelly, Dietrich, Gaeir, Trevino, Jorge G., Watson, Terry L., Brooks, Michael L., Cohen, Alex H., Coombs, Norman
Cyhoeddwyd:
Sloan Consortium
Pynciau:
Disabilities
Online Courses
Educational Technology
Success
Academic Accommodations (Disabilities)
College Students
Access to Education
Assistive Technology
Technology Uses in Education
Veterans
Physical Disabilities
Visual Impairments
Hearing Impairments
Learning Disabilities
Accessibility (for Disabled)
Training
Blindness
Deafness
Mental Disorders
Mental Retardation
Student Needs
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Crynodeb:Online learning has been growing at an exponential rate over the past decade, providing new opportunities for students seeking quality courses and programs offered through flexible formats. However, as higher education continues to expand online offerings, services must be expanded simultaneously to support all students. This article focuses on online student success and the importance of ensuring that accessibility is at the forefront of course design. Included are responses to 20 questions regarding disabilities and online student success. The article is interactive and provides readers with the opportunity to engage in simulations, to complete online assessments, and to watch/listen to demonstrations on assistive technologies. Recommended resources and strategies are provided that can be integrated into course design and faculty development.
ISSN:1939-5256
Ffynhonnell:ERIC