Special Education Online Teacher Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence Stone Mountain, GA, United States
If you selected Cutting-Edge, what innovative ideas, approaches, or methodologies will your session introduce or explore?:
Abstract Description : This session explores the effectiveness of using the Microsoft Office Suite to deliver high-quality online instruction to middle school students with high incidence disabilities. This session focuses on how the implementation of Microsoft Office Suite provides students with accessibility to the grade level curriculum, as well as increase collaborative opportunities in the virtual learning environment. By leveraging tools such as Microsoft OneNote, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft's accessibility features, educators can intentionally build students' capacities, promote student agency, and encourage student empowerment. These ed-tech tools promote better academic outcomes and greater engagement in a virtual setting for virtual learners.
If someone was doing a search for your session in the program what 5 words might they use to search for and find your session.: Special Education Accessibility Virtual Learning
Learning Objectives:
Teachers and students will be able to utilize Microsoft Office Suite tools (OneNote, Microsoft Teams) to create and engage with interactive and inclusive lesson plans tailored to their learning needs.
Teachers and students will demonstrate improved academic outcomes and increased engagement in a virtual learning environment by applying strategies designed to make online instruction accessible for middle school students with high incidence disabilities.
