Distance Learning for Students with Disabilities in a Rural Community
Date of Award
Fall 12-18-2020
Document Type
Project (696 or 796 registration)
Degree Name
Master of Science in Special Education
Department
Graduate Studies
Committee Chair
Keri DeSutter
Abstract
During the Covid-19 pandemic, the purpose of this study was to investigate the experiences of distance learning for students with disabilities from the perspective of families teachers and paraprofessionals. A survey was utilized to study perspectives of distance learning in order to improve the distance learning plan in one district. The study will include data from families of junior high and high school students with disabilities, junior high and high school faculty and staff of a rural school district in Minnesota. Results from the study will be used to provide feedback to the rural school district in order to assist in improving the distance learning plan. As we look into the future, the number of students who access online learning will likely continue to increase. In order to create a positive learning environment for everyone, it is important as educators to learn about the impact distance learning has on families of students with disabilities and their educators.
Recommended Citation
Akerman, Heather, "Distance Learning for Students with Disabilities in a Rural Community" (2020). Dissertations, Theses, and Projects. 432.
https://red.mnstate.edu/thesis/432