2023 Microlessons on equitable learning design practices
Project overview
Summary: This "Equitable learning design practices" course series is a transformative instructional design project that is geared towards empowering educators and learning designer to foster inclusive and equitable learning environments. This series of microlessons gives trainees essential background, tools, strategies and actionable steps to cultivate sense of belonging to ensure equitable opportunities for learners, such as embracing (neuro)diversity. Let's create a ripple effect of a world with a more compassionate and just learning system that positively impacts trainees' lives for future generations to come.
Responsibilities
Instructional design
Digital e-Learning and image licensing
Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Successive Approximation Model (SAM)
Communication with subject matter experts (SMEs)
Key success indicator (KSI)
Reach 1000 or more online learners 4 months after launch
Tools
Design: Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, XD)
Learning Management System (LMS): Rumie Build
Collaboration: Slack, Clickup
Accessibility: Color contrast checker
Target audience
Educators and learning designers interested in new strategies for more equitable learning design practices
Equitable learning design practices course series
How do I apply JEDI practices to instructional design?
Learn about Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) practices for instructional design:
Define JEDI and it's importance
Describe Do's and Don'ts
Practical ways to apply JEDI
Actionable steps for new ID!
How do I create accessible learning design?
It's never to late to learn how to create accessible learning designs by:
Reflecting on accessibility importance
Applying common WCAG standards
Utilizing universal learning design
Prioritizing empathy in design
Create accessible worksheets for learners
Practical steps to ensure accessibility for class worksheets by:
Exploring accessible design practices
Gaining insights from screen readers
Fostering inclusivity and equal access
Actionable items to apply today
How do I support autistic learners?
Teachers learn about the experiences their autistic learner by:
Experiencing student representation
Gaining a deeper understanding
Embracing neurodiversity
Actionable steps for class lessons
How do I support learners with a visual impairment?
Support learners with a visual impairment and what you can do with:
Mindfully selected, inclusive images
Disability-affirming alternative text
Mental health impacts of disability
Actionable steps for high impact
How do I support a student with dyscalculia (dyslexia for numbers)?
Become a support-hero for students with dyscalculia through:
Deep dive into the symptoms
Compassionate relatable visuals
Everyday impact of dyscalculia
Small steps with large lifelong impacts
Help high school students understand DNA structure
Fun and engaging activities to instruct on DNA structure by:
Becoming an everyday scientist
Using Open Educational Resources
Trying resume-building activities
Reducing exam anxieties with tips
Help students understand the 4 stages of mitosis
Tips on how teachers can make mitosis more appealing through:
Growing a strong foundation
Trying new learning strategies
Sharing study tips, like mnemonics
Applying at least one new action