METHODOLOGY FOR USING VIRTUAL PLATFORMS IN ORGANIZING DISTANCE EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Abstract
This article discusses the methodology for using virtual platforms in distance learning for students with disabilities. The article systematically examines the needs of students with various types of disabilities, the principles of organizing the educational process, the criteria for selecting suitable platforms, the technologies used, the problems and ways to solve them. It also analyzes methods for organizing virtual education based on modern pedagogical approaches such as Universal Design for Learning (UDL). The article is based on real experiences, examples of platforms and practical recommendations, and can be useful for teachers, educational organizers and policymakers.
Keywords
students with disabilities, distance learning, virtual platforms, pedagogical methodology, UDL, assistive technologies, inclusion in education, synchronous learning, asynchronous learning, assessment methods,
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