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How do you balance the benefits of distance learning with the challenges of digital equity and inclusion?

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Distance learning has become a popular and convenient option for many students and educators, especially during the pandemic. However, it also poses some significant challenges related to digital equity and inclusion. How can you balance the benefits of distance learning with the need to ensure access, participation, and support for all learners? Here are some tips and strategies to consider.

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Charity Welch, Ph.D.

Adjunct Faculty and Subject Matter Expert | Ph.D. in Education

1 Define digital equity and inclusion

Digital equity and inclusion are the principles and practices that ensure that all learners have equal opportunities and resources to participate and succeed in distance learning. This means not only providing devices and internet access, but also addressing the social, cultural, and emotional factors that affect learning outcomes. For example, digital equity and inclusion consider how learners from different backgrounds, abilities, and preferences can engage with the curriculum, the instructor, and their peers.

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Estela Landeros

Human trafficking Education &Awareness. Teacher Training. Curriculum Development.
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However, Assistive Technology Directors and their teams must work in collaboration with all professors in order to ensure that their curriculum is updated. I have seen some professors using the same curriculum they used 5+ years ago and refuse to adapt it. Some others refuse to record their class arguing that HR can interfere in their teaching style if not aligned with college principles. Recording classes allow students to listen, repeat and review concepts that were not clear during class time and engage with their instructors with more specific questions.

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Alice Reybitz

working as Wellness Coordinator for 300 + Residents of an all inclusive Life Care Community and working on LVN curriculum for Genesis Medical
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Outdated curriculum is not just frustrating...it is embarrassing to an institution. It becomes even more awkward if the relience on technology is not meeting the expectation of "most up to date."

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Leandro Fortes

Proprietário da LXP EAD | Desenvolvemos plataformas EAD sob medida para empresas que acreditam no potencial transformador da educa??o corporativa.
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é importante tornar esses ambientes acessíveis também para pessoas com deficiência, especialmente na educa??o corporativa online, já que grandes empresas s?o legalmente obrigadas a incluir um número mínimo de colaboradores com deficiência em seu quadro. Quando estamos acostumados a utilizar todas as nossas capacidades sem dificuldades, pode ser fácil esquecer que alguns colaboradores enfrentam desafios ao participar de treinamentos online devido a limita??es auditivas, visuais ou motoras. Felizmente, diversas tecnologias e ferramentas assistivas já est?o disponíveis para esse propósito, e é ainda melhor quando a plataforma LMS/LXP já integram esses recursos, promovendo uma experiência de aprendizado mais inclusiva e eficaz.

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2 Identify the benefits of distance learning

Distance learning offers many advantages for both students and educators, such as flexibility and convenience, cost-effectiveness, diversity and collaboration, and innovation and creativity. Learners can choose when, where, and how they study according to their own schedules and preferences. Furthermore, they can save money on transportation, accommodation, and other expenses associated with traditional learning environments. Distance learning also provides an opportunity to expose learners to different perspectives, cultures, and experiences while fostering collaboration and communication skills across geographical boundaries. Moreover, it can encourage learners to use various digital tools and platforms to create, share, and explore new ideas and solutions.

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Ania Halama

Founder of Xpansion Alchemy | Spiritual & Integration Mentor ????? I empower busy professionals to overcome limiting beliefs & fears, opening their hearts to align with their true purpose for a life full of abundance.
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Imagine hitting the books in your PJs, sipping coffee during lectures, and completely dodging that rush-hour traffic. Distance learning is like holding a VIP pass to education – anytime, anywhere. Plus, let's not forget about saving money; no more hefty campus living costs to worry about. You'll find yourself mingling with folks from all over the globe, sharing ideas as if you're at a worldwide brain party. And get this – your tech skills will skyrocket. You'll be juggling video chats and cloud docs like a seasoned pro. It’s more than just studying; it’s like leveling up in the game of life. So, are you ready to turn your living room into a classroom and your laptop into a ticket to new horizons?

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3 Recognize the challenges of digital equity and inclusion

Despite the advantages of distance learning, it also presents some barriers and difficulties for digital equity and inclusion. Access and affordability can be an issue, particularly for those from low-income, rural, or marginalized communities. Additionally, learners may feel disconnected or overwhelmed, which can affect their engagement and motivation levels. Furthermore, learners may not receive enough support or feedback from their instructors and peers due to the limited opportunities for interaction. Finally, distance learning can lead to gaps and biases in the curriculum, instruction, and assessment which can cause learners to feel excluded or discriminated against.

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Charity Welch, Ph.D.

Adjunct Faculty and Subject Matter Expert | Ph.D. in Education
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In my experiences, I’ve made efforts to learn students’ skills with the technology. My goal is to assess students understanding of course concepts. When students are required to demonstrate knowledge using unfamiliar technology platforms, they may not be able to adequately demonstrate learning. It is imperative to learn students’ background in digital learning to fully understand how to promote equity in course outcomes.

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Leandro Fortes

Proprietário da LXP EAD | Desenvolvemos plataformas EAD sob medida para empresas que acreditam no potencial transformador da educa??o corporativa.
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Gostaria de acrescentar outra dificuldade significativa: a falta de capacita??o dos desenvolvedores de plataformas EAD. Este é um problema latente que precisa ser considerado. Muitos profissionais n?o est?o preparados adequadamente para projetar e fornecer espa?os digitais acessíveis. A ausência de treinamento especializado sobre como adaptar conteúdos para diversas necessidades pode comprometer a eficácia dos programas de inclus?o digital, exacerbando as desigualdades existentes. é crucial buscar plataformas que incorporam essas considera??es desde o início do planejamento, ao invés de realizar adapta??es posteriores, que na prática resultam em solu??es improvisadas e pouco eficientes.

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4 Implement best practices for digital equity and inclusion

To balance the benefits of distance learning with the challenges of digital equity and inclusion, you need to implement some best practices that can enhance your learning experience and outcomes. To start, it is important to conduct a needs assessment to identify strengths, weaknesses, goals, and preferences. You should also seek out and provide support to yourself and others, such as joining or creating online communities or reaching out to instructors for guidance. Additionally, you should monitor and evaluate your progress regularly with self-assessment tools and feedback tools. Finally, it is important to promote and celebrate diversity among yourself and others by using inclusive language and images in communication, respecting different opinions, and exploring different cultures.

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Leandro Fortes

Proprietário da LXP EAD | Desenvolvemos plataformas EAD sob medida para empresas que acreditam no potencial transformador da educa??o corporativa.
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Como desenvolvedor de plataformas EAD corporativas, tenho adotado estratégias que acredito serem essenciais para qualquer plataforma EAD, incluindo: contraste adequado entre elementos visuais, áreas clicáveis grandes, texto alternativo nas imagens, linguagem simples, uso correto de labels, atributos de entrada para navega??o, diferentes estados de intera??o, feedback de status e uma ordem de foco visível para a navega??o por teclado. Estas práticas básicas promovem uma experiência de aprendizado inclusiva e eficaz, respeitando a diversidade e garantindo oportunidades iguais para todos os usuários.

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5 Keep learning and improving

Distance learning is a dynamic and ever-evolving field that offers many opportunities and challenges for digital equity and inclusion. To balance the benefits of distance learning with the need to ensure access, participation, and support for all learners, it is important to keep learning and improving your skills, knowledge, and attitudes. This can be done by staying up-to-date on the latest trends, developments, and research in distance learning and digital equity and inclusion. This can be achieved through online sources, publications, or podcasts. Additionally, it is beneficial to seek feedback from instructors, peers, or experts on your distance learning experience and performance. Online tools, surveys, or reviews can be used to collect and analyze the feedback. Taking action based on the feedback and learning is essential to improve your distance learning experience. Action plans, goals, or strategies can be used to implement changes or improvements. Action research, experiments, or projects can also be used to test and evaluate the impact of your actions.

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Marilyn Glazer
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I know I am being very altruistic with this idea. To truly level the playing field so that there actually may be digital and technological equity and inclusion, it would be amazing if certain sources could generously provide access to the internet and technological devices to any student who needs them.

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6 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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1 Define digital equity and inclusion

2 Identify the benefits of distance learning

3 Recognize the challenges of digital equity and inclusion

4 Implement best practices for digital equity and inclusion

5 Keep learning and improving

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