Equity & Inclusion In The Online Environment

Description  Key TakeawayParticipants will learn how to create an inclusive online classroom environment by learning essential diversity, inclusion, and equity concepts to create a more equitable and inclusive online classroom environment.OverviewMany of today's students have suddenly found themselves thrust into online education with little or no experience learning in a digital environment. Conversely, educators have similarly been thrown into teaching in an online environment with only basic training or knowledge given in a concise time frame. Additionally, considerations must be made to ensure that the online learning environment is equitable and inclusive so that all students can learn and thrive. These considerations include: Classroom structure, Asynchronous/Synchronous Accessibility, Universal Design Culturally Responsive Teaching Formative Assessments, Privacy issues Knowing what campus resources are available to online learners, such as emergency funds, access to