Exploring opportunities and challenges in online learning for students with disabilities in higher education

• In Event: CLT- Equity & Learning Access (h)

Short Description

This study explored an online learning environment in higher education for students with disabilities during the global pandemic. Findings from a survey with 278 participants suggested that students with disabilities most benefited from direct communication with instructors via emails. Factors associated with online learning self-efficacy were technological competence and preference toward online instruction. Students with a medical disability revealed a higher level of self-efficacy in comparison to their peers with a psychological or learning disability.

Authors

• Presenter: Stella Kim, University of North Carolina Charlotte

• Contributor: Othelia Lee, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

• Contributor: Tuba Gezer, University of North Carolina Charlotte