Module 3: Inclusion and Diversity

Aims

This week we'll look at inclusivity and diversity in your online course, with a focus on the use of your syllabus as a foundation for helping all students to feel included in your course.

Activities

Read the following three brief pieces.

• Amy L. Petts (2018),"Fostering Inclusivity in an Online Classroom Links to an external site."
• David Asai (2019), "To Learn Inclusion Skills, Make it Personal Links to an external site."
• Tom Deans (2019), "Yes, Your Syllabus is Way Too Long" Links to an external site.

Here are a few examples of learner-centered syllabi to look at: ESPM 3605 Links to an external site., Famines to Feasts Links to an external site., GRAD 8101 Links to an external site., GRAD 5102 Links to an external site.

After reading these (and prior to the webinar), consider the following question:

• How do you create an atmosphere in which everyone feels welcome and in which everyone feels they have equal opportunities for success in your online course?