DETCHE 2021

Description
The global pandemic highlighted the disparities in the campus populations of many universities and we now have an opportunity to improve the learning environment for all members of campus. Much like universal design, design for digital equity and inclusion benefits everyone by broadening students' experiences through collaborative knowledge sharing and exposure to diverse thought. We design for digital equity and inclusion by ensuring that all students’ lived experiences are included, respected and reflected in their learning environments and all students can fully participate in the classroom of the future. We will showcase several Beatitudes (based on Dr. Frank Harris) that reflect approaches to equity mindedness and how to practically use technology to incorporate these into a course.

Outcomes

• Facilitators will share strategies for centering online learning and education technology in justice, equity, diversity and inclusion. 
• Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the need to embed Advocacy, Belonging and Cultural Humility in their daily practice as it applies to digital bridging and education technology.