A scenario where this would be implemented would be with respect to supporting a student ADHD who struggles with independent work. It would mean providing options for small group work during class may assist the learner. Providing clear goals and roles but also posting them on board to provide visual support will help all learners by setting out clear expectations. 

A scenario may be working to determine individual strengths and allow students to demonstrate their learning in various ways. While keeping the same learning goals/outcomes for all students, students can be provided with multiple options to demonstrate their learning for a particular topic. For example, rather than simply asking a student to write an essay, they can be provided with multiple means to demonstrate their learning/research on a particular topic. This can allow students to draw from their own skills and highlight their strengths.

Some examples can be:

- Essay (highlights strong writing skills)

- Video (great for students who like editing/visual works)

- PowerPoint presentation (great for students who prefer visual works)

- Podcast (good for students with strong speaking skills)

- Artistic piece with written portion (this is awesome for students who love art and creative pieces, while ensuring they have supporting text/audio that demonstrates their learning)

A scenario where this could be implemented might be when students  struggle to stay on task and create a schedule or a list of goals. Guiding students in the process of creating goals when it comes to learning specific course topics or achieving certain skills is a great way to scaffold goal-setting. Giving students reminders of course deadlines and putting it in obvious places such as in the beginning or end of the slides or written on the board will help them visualize what tasks need to be completed. Writing deadlines in the order of when they are due will help students with prioritizing the tasks. A checklist of tasks or requirements can also be provided for assignments which will help break down the assignment into smaller parts and help students set smaller goals based on each task or requirement. 

A scenario would relate to the general challenges that comes with expressing thoughts through writing or other traditional modes of composition in an academic environment. Typically, ADHD can make it difficult to get thoughts down on papers especially if it is handwritten, so giving students the option to complete the task using another medium could be an easier and more enjoyable alternative to writing. Additionally, this can channel the creativity of the student. Thinking in an English classroom in particular, unless a teacher is assessing student writing, there are numerous opportunities for students to use technology and other sorts of media like artistic visual compositions to display their thinking and learning.

A scenario might be presenting key bullet point information on slides, rather than walls of text, during a lecture. It may also include visual diagrams or representations of concepts to help organize information in an alternative format that may use less cognitive load. An agenda written on the board with instructions of the day’s class can also help in providing a clear agenda of the tasks to focus on.  

A scenario where this strategy would be implemented might be having multiple platforms for students to present their knowledge. You can have a graphic organizer, a form of media, and an online document/visual as choices for students during the assessment of learning. Students can choose what works best for them. Ideally this gives students the chance to express their knowledge in a way that explores their strengths.

A scenario where this could be implemented includes a situation where students are struggling with hyperactivity might be providing students with the use of computers to engage in in-class responses. Specifically, using custom overlays for touch screen and keyboards, or the use of SMART boards to support in-class learning. SMART boards are, in our view, a great way of inviting learners into the learning process through a kinesthetically driven medium. Students are able to use the various SMART board markers to draw on the board, while using a wide variety of tools to communicate their learning. Furthermore, SMART boards can be used in a multidisciplinary approach, supporting learning in classes ranging from English to math and science to music. The SMART board is also great because it gets students moving, since they have to get out of their seats.