Online education offers several benefits over traditional classroom instruction: flexibility of teaching and learning, accessibility (in terms of accessing learning content and communication), and the asynchronous nature of instruction, allowing students to control the pace of their learning. Online education is also supported by a variety of electronic tools such as video conferencing (i.e., Zoom or Google Meet), online discussion forums (i.e., Piazza), and collaboration tools (i.e., Google Jamboard, Notion). However, the reliance on online learning comes with disadvantages, such as potential technology issues, students becoming less attentive while on the internet, reduced student-teacher interaction, and potential technology accessibility barriers. These same problems may also impact the effectiveness of online tutoring, especially for students with disabilities.
This interdisciplinary study at the intersection of education and technology policy will answer crucial questions about the accessibility of online tutoring services for students with disabilities. The results from this study, therefore, provide implications for how policymakers, reformers, and leaders reimagine and restructure tutoring to justly serve historically marginalized students across Texas.
Identify as a UT undergraduate student
Have a passion for research
Have strong writing, organizational, and communication skills
Able to meet bi-weekly with project supervisors (in person or remotely)
Start date: June 1
End date: August 31*
*Paid time ends on August 31; however, it's possible to stay on to aid in writing and submitting the manuscript for publication
Assist with preparing the study before data collection
Scheduling interviews with participants
Managing and preparing data for analysis
Assist with data analysis
Drafting memos of the findings
Translating scholarly findings into a manuscript for publication
