Designing online instruction for postsecondary students with learning disabilities

.......................................................................................... vi CHAPTER ONE. INTRODUCTION............................................................... 1 1.1 Definition of Learning Disability..................................... ................ 2 1.2 Synopsis of Research ................................................................... 3 1.3 Gaps in the Literature................................................................... 10 1.4 Statement of Problem................................................................... 11 1.5 Research Questions..................................................................... 14 1.6 Significance and Implications of Study.............................................. 15 1.7 Limitations............................................................................... 15 CHAPTER TWO. LITERATURE REVIEW .................................................... 17 2.1 Transition Between High School and College...................................... 18 2.2 Learning Strategies of Students with LD........................................... 21 2.3 Educational Technology and Students with LD................................... 24 2.4 Online Learning......................................................... ............... 28 2.5 Assistive Technology.................................................................. 37 2.6 Conclusion.............................................................................. 40 CHAPTER THREE. METHODOLOGY ...................................................... 41 3.1 Design.................................................................................... 41 3.2 Data Collection......................................................................... 42 3.3 Location.................................................................................. 45 3.4 Participants.............................................................................. 46 3.5 Procedures............................................................................... 48 3.6 Course Design........................................................................... 49 3.7 Blackboard............................................................................... 55 3.8 Course Instructor........................................................................ 57 3.9 Credibility and Confirmability........................................................ 59 3.10 Data Analysis........................................................................... 62 3.11 Researcher’s Role...................................................................... 63 3.12 Materials Used.......................................................................... 64 3.13 Timeline................................................................................. 65 CHAPTER FOUR. PRESENTATION OF INDIVIDUAL CASES.......................... 66 4.1 Chance Simon..... ....................................................................... 66 4.2 Kathy Deppen........................................................................... 72 4.3 Jordan Bourgeois....................................................................... 77