This asynchronous course offers a safe space for you to explore the fundamental concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusivity with their fellow colleagues. You will be introduced to key topics, terminology, and best practices within diversity, equity, and inclusivity studies focusing on topics such as positionality, anti-racist pedagogy, accessibility, and more. Through interactive discussions and thought-provoking activities, you will be able to gain the tools to challenge biases, promote equity, and foster inclusive environments in both personal and professional settings.

This asynchronous course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and strategies that help to foster the essential elements that promote a sense of belonging, respect, and empowerment for every student.We will explore how to celebrate diversity in all its forms - cultural, linguistic, and cognitive as well as learn best practices for creating a classroom that embraces the uniqueness of each student and fosters an atmosphere where everyone feels valued and included. The workshop will also discuss practical strategies that can be implemented in the design of your classroom that promote collaboration, accessibility, and engagement as well as how to curate resources and course content that represents the diverse identities and learning needs of all students.

This workshop will focus on how to foster a culture of inclusive participation and engagement in the learning environment. The workshop will discuss strategies to unlock the full potential of every student, how to create an environment where diverse voices are heard, valued, and celebrated, and highlight active learning strategies that can engage students and ignite curiosity as well as the impact of language and how to use inclusive language to facilitate inclusive classroom dialogues and discussions on sensitive topics in a manner that allows students to share their experiences and learn from one another.

During this workshop, participants will gain insights into the common accessibility barriers found in digital content and technologies used in education. We will review strategies and resources for making digital content and online courses more accessible to learners. We will also explore the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework that helps educators ensure all learners can access and participate in meaningful learning experiences. 

This workshop is dedicated to the process of developing course content that celebrates diversity and honors the diverse perspectives and experiences within the learning environment. We will explore how to create or locate inclusive learning materials, plan activities that learners can connect to, how to engage students and colleagues in the course content design process, and explore strategies that focus on how to create a truly inclusive educational experience.

This workshop is dedicated to the importance of discovering, understanding, and appreciating the diverse cultures that shape our educational landscape. We will discuss ways to embrace cultural diversity, strategies for participants to use to improve their intercultural communication skills, important concepts that support cultural awareness, and how to cultivate empathy in the learning environment to better relate to and support the needs of students from diverse cultural backgrounds.

This workshop will focus on how to effectively and constructively address conflicts in the inclusive classroom and foster an environment that promotes self-reflection and accountability. We will discuss tools and strategies to assist in navigating challenges in the classroom with empathy and  promote accountability in the inclusive classroom. We will also explore how to embrace conflicts as teachable moments, valuable conflict resolution strategies, and communication strategies to ensure that our classroom always remains open and respectful even during moments of conflict.

This workshop will introduce the neurodiversity paradigm model as well as important terminology and concepts associated with neurodiversity education including common forms of neurodiversity. We will discuss common obstacles that neurodiverse students might encounter in their coursework as well as strategies and resources that can help to support neurodivergent students. Participants will also brainstorm methods that can be applied to their own courses to create an inclusive and accessible learning environment for neurodivergent students.