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125: How to modify online curriculum for special needs students: Part 1

Guest Lindsay Leiviska explains how to modify online curriculum for special needs students. You can find Lindsay online at A Heart For All Students. Her podcast is also called “A Heart for All Students”.

Variables to Consider:

Time: Short lessons (less is more)

Ability to remove all timers

Ability to correct and modify “grades”

Printable hard copy of any texts

Print PDFs of any textbooks and other resources

Clear and to the point

Slower Rate of Speech

Language and auditory processing

Clutter-Free Design

Excellent for those who struggle with visual discrimination

Reduced visual input for the brain to tease and process through

Ability To Add Visuals/Imagery for any language-based concepts (ie vocabulary needs to be supported with visuals)

Use Quizlet for Spelling and vocabulary practice for all subjects (including history, science, math, etc)

Recommended Resources mentioned in this episode:

A Heart For All Students: Homeschooling A Child Struggling With Math- 12 Tips To Help
Ctcmath.com
https://mathantics.com
Quizlet
The Great Courses
Veritas Press Self-Paced History

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