As online education becomes an integral component in Colleges of Education,
educators must know how to modify online education to maximize the learning
opportunities for students with learning disabilities. This presentation will provide
research-based instructional design considerations for use in the construction of online
learning environments for this population of students.
Section II: Outcomes and Methods
Learner/Participant Outcomes
1.) Participants will learn to use an instructional design checklist when creating
online learning for students with learning disabilities.
2.) Participants will be introduced to research-based instructional components that
are appropriate for online instruction for students with disabilities.
3.) Participants will understand the importance instructional design in the creation
of online learning for students with learning disabilities.
Methods:
Design considerations will be discussed. The checklist will be presented and its
use discussed. Participants will receive a copy of the design checklist.