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Dr. Brittany Hott discussed her research on technology innovations in rural special education at the University of Oklahoma. She highlighted an innovation in education research grant focused on explicit coaching protocols, leveraging simple technologies like hotspots and iPads. Hott emphasized the importance of community ties and face-to-face interactions, noting that the network of involved districts grew from five to 77. She stressed the need for evidence-based practices, data-informed decisions, and a strengths-based model in rural education. Dr. Hott recommended resources like the American Council on Rural Special Education and networking with rural communities.
The contents of this video were developed under a cooperative agreement with the US Department of Education, # H327F20008. However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the US Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. Tina Diamond, Ph.D., Project Officer. | CIDDL.org
Dr. Brittany Hott discussed her research on technology innovations in rural special education at the University of Oklahoma. She highlighted an innovation in education research grant focused on explicit coaching protocols, leveraging simple technologies like hotspots and iPads. Hott emphasized the importance of community ties and face-to-face interactions, noting that the network of involved districts grew from five to 77. She stressed the need for evidence-based practices, data-informed decisions, and a strengths-based model in rural education. Dr. Hott recommended resources like the American Council on Rural Special Education and networking with rural communities.
The contents of this video were developed under a cooperative agreement with the US Department of Education, # H327F20008. However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the US Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. Tina Diamond, Ph.D., Project Officer. | CIDDL.org
