Creativity in the Virtual Classroom: Engaging Online Special Education Teacher Candidates in Their Own Learning

Authors

Rob Shauger, Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Kathleen A. Boothe, Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Marla J. Lohmann, Colorado Christian University

Abstract

According to the National Center for Education Statistics (2022), the number of college students enrolled in at least one online course was approximately 11 million during the 2021-2022 school year. Knowing that institutes of higher education (IHEs) are responsible for teaching students who are primarily online learners, special education teacher preparation programs at IHEs need to change their focus on how to meet these online learners' needs. There is plentiful research on what faculty should include in their online classes, but finding specific strategies and activities that engage students in their own learning can be challenging. This article provides teacher educators with activities and strategies used in classes to engage online students in their learning, aiming for quick and easy implementation into future online special education teacher preparation courses.

Recommended Citation

Shauger, Rob; Boothe, Kathleen A.; and Lohmann, Marla J. (2023) "Creativity in the Virtual Classroom: Engaging Online Special Education Teacher Candidates in Their Own Learning," The Journal of Special Education Apprenticeship: Vol. 12: No. 2, Article 6.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.58729/2167-3454.1170
Available at: https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/josea/vol12/iss2/6