In addition, faculty and administrators are often unaware of the role computer technology can play in helping students with disabilities reach their potential in postsecondary education and careers. Helping faculty and administrators more fully include students with disabilities in their programs will reduce some of these barriers and increase the success rate of students with disabilities who successfully complete postsecondary programs and enter the workforce. Receive a Quality Higher Education. Funded by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education, their purpose is to develop innovative, effective, and efficient teaching methods to enhance the skills and abilities of postsecondary faculty and administrators in working with students who have disabilities. Responding to the diverse content and scheduling needs of faculty and administrators, DO-IT Prof will create and deliver six models of professional development.
Technology plays a role in the creation and delivery of all instructional options.
A 20-30 minute presentation to be delivered to faculty and administrators at regular departmental meetings to introduce participants to basic legal issues, accommodation strategies, and resources specific to their campus. A 1-2 hour departmental meeting presentation with special focus on providing accommodations to students with a variety of disabilities. A tailored workshop for more in-depth training on topics selected for a specific audience. A televised instruction option using a series of videotapes on public television. A distance learning anytime-anywhere course that provides lessons and discussion delivered via electronic mail.