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. In my opinion, the individualized student plan B is better suited for the online environment. Although both 504 Plans are written to fit into the instruction delivered through an online platform, only Plan B stipulates how the supports outlined in the student’s individualized plan must be implemented in order to ensure that the student will have the appropriate level of assistance throughout the course. Compared to Plan A, Plan B has numerous strengths that make...
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 . Many regular education students can benefit from taking online courses, but online learning also presents significant challenges for students that are not used to work independently or that lack of a good work ethic and good time management. This can also be applied to students that receive special services. For some of them, online education would not be a preferable option, but it could be the ideal learning environment for certain students with special needs. I once had a face-to-face student who had been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder, which was mild enough for him to be able to attend regular classes with the supports and accommodations provided by his IEP. Although he managed to keep up with my course cont...