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Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Online Programs May Undermine Inclusion Movement

Education Daily (10/10, Sherman) reports, "In some ways, the growth in online education, including virtual schools, is a blessing for students with disabilities" since they can work without distractions and at their own pace using such programs. "But the growth of online programs raises questions about LRE, according to David Rose, chief education officer at CAST, which promotes the use of universal design." The piece quotes Rose saying, "My darker fears are that this is a new kind of warehousing here for a lot of kids with disabilities. Schools, districts - even parents may prefer them to be in an online environment, but not necessarily for the right reasons, and that is something that the center really wants to get a better handle on."


 

Disability Scoop (10/10, Diament) reports that as online classes proliferate, "a group tasked with investigating the impact on students with disabilities is raising some serious concerns. In an open letter, officials with the federally-funded Center on Online Learning and Students with Disabilities say that there are a number of unknowns with this emerging technology." The group cites concerns about accessibility and teacher training.

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