Session: Using WebCT Tools to Support Students with Disabilities

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Friday, July 14, 2006: 10:00 AM-10:45 AM
Mississippi Room (Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers)
M-14: Using WebCT Tools to Support Students with Disabilities


Detailed Description:	In 2003, the Disabilities Services Office at Ferris State University implemented the use of WebCT for online service delivery to students with disabilities. This session will demonstrate how WebCT enabled effective, efficient, and convenient communication pertaining to accommodation requests, counsel, advice, and education for students with disabilities.
Presentation Format:	Showcase
Topic:	Enabling learning: Effective instructional practices and student support models
Target Audience:	Course Designers, Faculty and Other Instructors
Appropriate Audience Level:	Beginning or new users of WebCT, Experienced WebCT users
Abstract Text:	WebCT is an effective and efficient platform for record keeping and on-line delivery support for students with disabilities. WebCT tools can be used to serve, communicate, counsel/advise, inform, survey and educate students with disabilities. Seven WebCT Tools and Video Streaming comprise the Disabilities Services Offices (DSO) WebCT course.
Session Leader:	Eunice cw Merwin Ferris State University
Co-Presenter:	William M. Knapp Ferris State University