Virtual Ground Rules & Understanding the Platform

Author: Julie M. Lane Ed.D.

Teachers continue to work diligently to find effective ways to teach children with disabilities. For children with mild to moderate disabilities, teaching the basic functions of the teaching platform, e.g. Google Handouts, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Skype, can be an arduous task. Just think about how someone has tried to teach you how to use an online program while they are guiding you virtually. Most of us can understand the struggle. Add a disability and being a child, and the frustration can multiple ten-fold. Here are some guiding tips for you as you teach and reteach in a virtual classroom.