Focus on the role of AI in promoting equity and inclusion in education. Learn about designing AI tools that support all learners, including those from underserved communities and students with disabilities. Participants will share their experiences and strategies for using AI to advance equity in their institutions. Register via Workday: Pedagogical Discussion 4: Advancing Equity…
Faculty often wish their quiet students would take a more active role in classroom discussions and activities. This workshop examines the reasons why some students do not participate, and what faculty can do to engage and encourage them to contribute their ideas in class. Register via Workday: First Faculty Fridays: Engaging Quiet Students: Including Silence…
Improve the accessibility of your documents using Microsoft 365's powerful built-in tools. This session will guide you through best practices for designing accessible content and utilizing features like Accessibility Checker, Immersive Reader, and Dictation to make your documents inclusive for all users. You’ll also discover how to implement structured headers and create a table of…
Improve the accessibility of your documents using Microsoft 365's powerful built-in tools. This session will guide you through best practices for designing accessible content and utilizing features like Accessibility Checker, Immersive Reader, and Dictation to make your documents inclusive for all users. You’ll also discover how to implement structured headers and create a table of…
The Universal Design Center (UDC) at Montgomery College is excited to host the Spring 2025 Inclusion by Design Summit—a gathering of educators, industry professionals, and advocates dedicated to universal design, accessibility, and equity. This year’s summit, themed “When Accessibility Leads, Belonging Follows,” will showcase best practices, emerging research, and innovative strategies for fostering inclusion across…
Improve the accessibility of your documents using Microsoft 365's powerful built-in tools. This session will guide you through best practices for designing accessible content and utilizing features like Accessibility Checker, Immersive Reader, and Dictation to make your documents inclusive for all users. You’ll also discover how to implement structured headers and create a table of…
Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) is celebrated this week! Let’s get talking, learning, and thinking about digital accessibility and inclusion. GAAD falls on the third Thursday of May each year. Take the challenge! Engage yourself in one of these articles, activities, or resources for at least 15 – 30 minutes this week. Accessibility is a journey where we gain understanding and skills…
In times of societal change and uncertainty, students may face challenges that impact their learning, well-being, and sense of belonging. This workshop invites educators to explore trauma-informed practices to better support all learners and create classrooms where everyone feels valued, respected, and safe.
Design learning experiences that involve applying concepts across different contexts. Participants will explore the theory behind retention and transfer, strategies to foster it, and redesign an assignment to include real-world applications.
Join Kate Woodsome, resilience strategist, Pulitzer Prize-winning trauma-democracy journalist, and visiting scholar at Georgetown University's Psychology Department for a unique learning opportunity. This interactive workshop explores the connection between nervous system regulation, well-being, and belonging in higher education. Participants will learn the neuroscience behind stress and safety, practice somatic tools for resilience, and apply the…
In this one-hour workshop, faculty will explore the concept of cognitive load and how it impacts student learning and retention. Participants will learn practical strategies to reduce cognitive overload by breaking course content into manageable chunks, using clear and concise instructions, and incorporating frequent check-ins to monitor understanding. The session will include examples from a…
In this one-hour workshop, faculty will explore the concept of cognitive load and how it impacts student learning and retention. Participants will learn practical strategies to reduce cognitive overload by breaking course content into manageable chunks, using clear and concise instructions, and incorporating frequent check-ins to monitor understanding. The session will include examples from a…