In this episode we explore the importance of holistic representation of inclusion at our institutions and how this may impact learners. It provides three reflection points when it comes to awareness of representation that can extend beyond the student population and include members of the institution in faculty and staff roles. Ultimately it hopefully provides […]
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In this episode we discuss some things that need to be taken into account when podcasting, not just from the point of view of who is engaging with the podcast, but from the point of view of who is creating the podcast. It gives some points of reflection on the kind of work editing does,
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This episode is focused on the increased use of artificial intelligence supported note taking tools that are becoming more present in online meetings, workshops, and professional development opportunities. It provides three ways to think about these tools and support they provide in the context of what is happening in higher education currently, in the hopes
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In this episode, we will explore how moral injury demonstrates itself in higher education spaces and things to be aware of in relation to moral injury in academe. It centres on the importance of trust building in the spaces we are in, and the need for more trauma-informed pedagogies and trauma-informed design. Transcript for Episode
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In this episode, we explore what happens when there is a push to generalize accessibility and inclusion work in higher education spaces. I provide examples of barriers that can be created when skill set needs, and lived experience is ignored in resource design. At a time when many folk who do inclusion work are finding
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In this episode, we continue the topic of different assessments that are appearing in relation to the use of artificial intelligence that are not being designed accessibly, with a discussion on how to make oral assessment more accessible. It moves beyond thinking of oral assessments as just presentations, and gives space to reflect on the
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In this first episode of Season Four, we will be focusing on on-campus “blue book” assessments and discuss three considerations that need to be taken into account when designing assessments that have a large component of in-class written work. It is the first of two episodes, the next is on oral assessments, inspired by the
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In this episode I go over some of the episodes from season three you found important enough to return to and share. I will also provide three ways you can continue fighting for accessibility over the summer and overcome the quiet that is happening in inclusive pedagogy space right now. I will also let you
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In this episode I explore options for making mindfulness (or grounding) exercises that are used in workshops and webinar facilitation more inclusive and accessible. I provide examples of what practices could be exclusionary to some participants, and three ways to reframe activities to support different bodyminds in facilitated spaces. Transcript for Episode 41 Accessible Mindfulness
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In this episode I discuss the concept of Interdependence as emphasized in the Disability Justice Principles put forward by Sins Invalid. I discuss three ways that interdependence can be built into the everyday ways we engage with the world, even when we are bounded by systems that want to act as a barrier to interdependence.
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