Jigsaw U

Reflect on the types of plans presented in this lesson and the best practices for writing individualized plans for the online environment Review and compare the two sample individualized student plans provided below. Both sample plans are written for the same student . Keeping in mind the best practices discussed in this lesson, consider the strengths and weaknesses of each plan and decide which you find to be the preferred option for the online environment. Post in your blog : Your response should consist of at least four well-developed paragraphs and address each of the following points: Which plan do you believe is the better option for the online environment (Plan A or Plan B) and why ? Using specific examples, discuss the strengths of the plan which you believe make it better suited to the online environment. Upon review of the lesson as well as both IEP's I believe Plan B to be the best plan for this student for the online environment.  The main reason for thi...

Reflect  on your experiences with your students. Think of a situation in which online education may have been a preferable option for one of your special needs students or a student with an extenuating circumstance . If you do not have an example of a situation you have had as an educator, you may want to extend your thinking to your own experiences as a student, your own child’s experience, or choose a specific disability or special needs population you learned about earlier in this cour se. Post in your blog : At least four well-developed paragraphs that address each of the four points: Describe student’s disability , special need and/or the extenuating circumstance, without including personally identifiable information. Identify at least three specific aspects of the online environment you feel would be beneficial for this student’s situation or disability. Explain why  each aspect of the online environment you identified above would be advantageous to your...

For this assignment I chose the following scenario: Hopper has an IEP with accommodations for Dysgraphia . Your class requires written reports in each unit on various topics. Hopper expresses concern over his grade in your class because of the written reports. You know Hopper is putting forth effort, but he still is not passing your class. He asks what he can do to improve his grade. How do you respond? Post in your blog: What are two difficulties each student may be experiencing in their online class? What are two best practices or specific strategies that might be helpful. Your reflection should include at least four well-developed paragraphs. Hopper is definitely experiencing difficulty with his writing abilities due to his Dysgraphia.  Due to the nature of this learning disability he is likely having problems formulating his thoughts as well as putting them to paper.  One thing that may help would be to offer him extended time because this assignment will lik...