Not all online models are created equal for students with disabilities. Asynchronous (or recorded) classes, live classes over Zoom… there’s plenty of variation, all with their own advantages and drawbacks.
Asynchronous classes offer students flexibility and the ability to better dictate the pace of their learning. But they lack the opportunity for interaction or live questions.
Live classes over Zoom give students a learning routine and the chance for discussion, but can create access issues and lead to ‘Zoom fatigue’.
Ultimately, improving online learning for students with disabilities will require slightly different strategies for each model.
For asynchronous classes, advising your students to treat them as ‘live’ at a time that suits them should help create greater engagement and bolster routines.
With Zoom classes, understanding that it might be a challenge to stay focused should place more emphasis on follow up work. Which is where learning skills come in...