Exploring possibilities of applying an online system in homeschooling children with exceptionalities using the scenario planning method / Raymund R. Alberto

Year: 2010

Number of Pages : 40 leaves

Adviser : Prof. Glen A. Imbang

Executive Summary

This is a qualitative study that explored the use of online systems for homeschooling children with exceptionalities or children with special needs. It aimed to formulate different scenarios for online homeschooling of children with special needs. The research was conducted through interviews with experts on the subject matter and was supported by data collected from desktop research. The data was then organized and processed using the method of scenario planning. The study identified the different macro-environmental factors in the scientific, technological, economic, political, and social aspects. The key predictable variables as well as the critical uncertainties were then identified. Using impact and uncertainty scores the variables were grouped together to determine the key drivers in the different scenarios that would be formulated. Three major scenarios, involving a combination of continuous technology department, a merger of homeschooling and special education, and the relationship of technology and society, was formulated to gain an insight in the possible futures of the focal issue. From the three scenarios a plausible scenario was selected which involved the most beneficial condition within which the development of online homeschooling for children with exceptionalities can flourish. The coherence of the resulting scenario was then assessed and analyzed to determine its implications to developing strategic plans for this type of ventures.