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Steps Toward Creating a More Accessible and Inclusive College Classroom

Faculty Focus

A faculty vision of inclusive pedagogy informed by equity and social justice transcends bias and makes diversity functional and beneficial to all students. In this article, we will examine ability/disability as a characteristic of human diversity in education as illustrated by Cushner et al. 2024) in their diversity framework.

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Navigating Accessibility and Humanizing EdTech: Upcoming WCET Events You Won’t Want to Miss

WCET Frontiers

Thats why were excited to offer three timely events to help higher education leaders navigate these evolving requirements and explore strategies to humanize educational technology. Experts will share best practices for leveraging EdTech tools in ways that prioritize student well-being, community building, and inclusive learning.

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The importance of reasonable adjustments

HEPI

Abigail Hamer is Legal Principal at the Equality and Human Rights Commission. The Equality and Human Rights Commission is the regulator for equality and human rights issues. We intervened in the case of The University of Bristol v Dr Robert Abrahart to provide guidance to the court about the Equality Act 2010.

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Will GenAI narrow or widen the digital divide in higher education?

SRHE

Even when they do engage with GenAI, students may experience uncertainty, confusion, or fear about using it appropriately especially in the absence of clear guidance around academic integrity, ethical use, or institutional policy. Rethink training with inclusion in mind : GenAI literacy training must go beyond traditional models.

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Leap attracts $65m investment

The PIE News

” The platforms approach combines human expertise with AI-powered tools to offer personalised guidance and solutions and has led to over one million students served and partnerships with 1,000+ leading educational institutions globally.

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5 tips for college and university presidents to support diversity, equity and inclusion

University Business

There’s new momentum building on college and university campuses to rescue and reinvigorate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, vital initiatives that have been the target of a coordinated national assault for over a year. Remember the why. Consider and focus on who DEI helps. Look for where the action is and fill in any gaps.

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Diversifying the Workforce for Data-Related Jobs Starts with Inclusivity in Research

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It is not for the faint of heart, and trainees need coaching, guidance and support. My computational chemistry laboratory has benefitted from our twinned focus on data and inclusion and serves as a case study for how access to meaningful research opportunities encourages people from all backgrounds to pursue data-related careers.