A study on the usage of online learning platforms for dyslexic students

Abstract

Dyslexia, one of the conditions listed under the rights for persons with difficulties act, 2016, specifically refers to the reading and writing disabilities which is an incurable condition due to decoding and identification of speech sound issues. More personal attention, care and emotional support can help the students to cope up with the learning difficulties. Different online learning platforms are available which are specially curated to cater the needs of dyslexic students. This study aims to find parents’ perspective about the usage of online learning platforms and the difficulties faced by dyslexic learners in school using questionnaire and interview methods. The study was able to find that the dyslexic learners have interest in using the online learning platforms.