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Steps Toward Creating a More Accessible and Inclusive College Classroom

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Enacting equity pedagogy as an essential component of multicultural education (Banks & Banks, 1995) requires instructors to become change agents. 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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10 steps for making your online courses accessible for all students

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According to a new report, incorporating Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in online courses not only benefits students with disabilities, but can have significant benefits for all students, ultimately increasing retention and improving learning outcomes. New report highlights 10-step plan to applying Universal Design for Learning online.

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3 ways students with autism benefit from art, music and recreation

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Post-graduation, she worked full-time in summer camps, including time at an Easterseals camp for children and adults with disabilities, where she adapted programming to be accessible for all participants.

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With a Virtual Reality Assist, Video Games Get K–12 Students Moving

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Jim Romano, Valley Day’s Health and Physical Education instructor, said the immersive VR setup transforms PE class into a “life-size video game” for the students. . VR Exercise Games Tackle Obesity and Aid the Disabled. In May last year, Valley Day School in Morrisville, Pa.,

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Mentoring Adult Learners in Navigating Asynchronous Coursework to Ensure Student Success 

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For example, adult learners often cite difficulties in digital literacy and report not feeling confident in using online technologies and learning platforms (The Chronicle of Higher Education, 2021). According to the National Center for Education Statistics (2023), degree-granting institutions enrolled 5.9

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Steps Toward Creating a More Accessible and Inclusive College Classroom

Faculty Focus

Enacting equity pedagogy as an essential component of multicultural education (Banks & Banks, 1995) requires instructors to become change agents. 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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Enhancing Access, Engagement, and Inclusion in Online Education

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Central to this approach is the promotion of a social web of connections, where building, maintaining, and repairing relationships are standard expectations, with students recognized as vital members of the educational community. Personalized feedback demonstrates the instructors investment in each students success.