Share Paper: "Use of Microsoft SWAY in making Engaging Digital Stories for Students with Disabilities in K-12 classrooms"

  1. Rashmi Khazanchi, Mitchell County School System, United States
  2. Pankaj Khazanchi, Liberty University, United States
Wednesday, March 28 1:45 PM-2:45 PM Edison Ballroom D

Abstract: The purpose of this presentation is to show participants the use of Microsoft Sway in making engaging and interactive digital stories for students with disabilities in K-12 classrooms. Studies have shown that digital stories enhance learning in students with disabilities in K-12 classrooms (Rivera, Hudson, Weiss, & Zambone, 2017). The use of cloud computing has gained popularity in the 21st century classrooms and are increasingly being used in promoting learning in students with disabilities. Some research studies have reported the benefits of digital storytelling to improve students’ engagement and motivation to complete the academic tasks (Niemi & Multisilta, 2016; Smeda, ...