Solutions for Customized Training & Talent Development Use Universal Design to develop an accessible online course How to develop an accessible online course

Solutions for Customized Training & Talent Development Introduction to Universal Design (UD)  It is a framework for designing curricula and making learning environments conducive for a large population.  It minimizes the need for special accommodations while giving full access to content. Introduction

Solutions for Customized Training & Talent Development Purpose of the Research Purpose

Solutions for Customized Training & Talent Development Objectives  Review the literature  Research what others are doing to meet the needs of students with learning disabilities.  Report on how Instructional Designers use the ADDIE model to meet the needs of this student population. Research

Solutions for Customized Training & Talent Development Review Literature Research Research suggest:Effects: State policies vary from state to state. Important for states to encourage and sustained professional development in the area. To date, 2/3 of special education students were afforded accommodations. In the form of extended time, alternative setting, or read-aloud accommodations. Accommodations affect test scores.Lower scores if accommodations don’t match student's needs. Read aloud accommodations and use of Braille were found effective. Not sure if accommodations provide an accurate indicator of student’s ability. Or, if scores can be compared to scores obtained by nondisabled students Copyrights: NICHCY – What the research has to say about accommodationsWhat the research has to say about accommodations

Solutions for Customized Training & Talent Development What others are doing?  Diagnosticians  Student with hearing impairment  National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY)  Instructional Designers (Do-IT) Copyrights permission: NICHCY – and DO-IT University of Washington College of Engineering UW Information Technology College of Education) Research

Solutions for Customized Training & Talent Development Survey Questions Research

Solutions for Customized Training & Talent Development Diagnostician Deplam Kobs, H.S. Diagnostician Research

Solutions for Customized Training & Talent Development Instructional Designer Perspective Shaila Kahn (hearing impaired) Research As a hearing impaired (cochlear implant recipient) student I become a visual and self-directed learner. So, online courses were beneficial to me. But it was difficult for me to understand online lectures or recorded lectures provided by some of my online classes. So the school provided me with transcription service.

Solutions for Customized Training & Talent Development Strategy Instruction SIMS Model- Strategic instruction Model. It is a teacher focused course organizer and that enables the instructor to engage the learner in a friendly manner. This model, allows teachers to apply their knowledge and skills across various learning environments. Especially for students with learning disabilities. Research

Solutions for Customized Training & Talent Development Direct Instruction Direct Instruction is a strategic instruction Model. It is a systematic scripted form of instruction emphasizing lessons that are fast paced, sequenced, and focused. It works best for children with Learning Disabilities (LD). Research

Solutions for Customized Training & Talent Development Universal Design (UD)  It gives us a blended approach of both Strategy Instruction and Direct Instruction.  It gives us a set of principles that guide the design of class instruction and make the content accessible to all.  It enables the learning process through multiple methods of acquiring knowledge and building it.  It provides students multiple ways to demonstrate what they learned.  It engages the learner by taping into their interests to challenges or motivates them. Solutions

Solutions for Customized Training & Talent Development How to use Universal Design

Solutions for Customized Training & Talent Development How UD correlates with Instructional Design Instructional Design Assessment Instructional Practice Behavioral Intervention Accommodations Universal Design

Solutions for Customized Training & Talent Development … is the process by which instruction is improved through the analysis of learning needs and systematic development of learning materials. Instructional designers often use technology and multimedia as tools to enhance instruction. ( … is how learning theory is linked to practice in instruction preparation. What is Instructional Design

Solutions for Customized Training & Talent Development A nalysis – problem, goals, knowledge D esign - objectives, strategies, tactics, assessment, motivation D evelopment - materials, tools, tests I mplementation - pilot test, tutor training, marketing E valuation - formative, summative Common Model: ADDIE

Solutions for Customized Training & Talent Development What Instructional Designers are doing with eLearning (1)? Instructional Designer Clark Quinn (Quinnovation) Seven-Step Model for good Instructional Design (ID) Cathy Moore Action Mapping for e-Learning Doing versus knowingIdentify your goals Be focus - less is moreIdentify what people need to do to reach the goal Use real-life examplesDesign or locate activities that help people practice those actions Give opportunities to practiceIdentify minimum information people need to complete each activity Provide opportunity for reflection in learner context.

Solutions for Customized Training & Talent Development What Instructional Designers are doing with eLearning (2)? Instructional Designers Richard Culetta - A good designer needs to know: Accessibility Types of disabilities What kind of support to provide for each type of disability.

Solutions for Customized Training & Talent Development Panel – What should e-Learning look like? Panel

Solutions for Customized Training & Talent Development Tools you can use ADDIE Cathy Moore Clark Quinn Tools

Solutions for Customized Training & Talent Development “A case for future research”  Current issues due to State or Federal laws  Learning implications for Instructional Designers Conclusion