Our EDI initiative aims to raise awareness of the topics of Equity Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), particularly accessibility in in-person, online and hybrid courses in line with the coming new provincial accessibility guidelines.
Along with the newly available EDI resources, attention to equity, diversity, and inclusion in course design will be accompanied by a variety of professional development sessions, conversations, and workshops.
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July
Knowledge Mobilization Project Gallery
From July 24th to August 3rd
This gallery displays a class of MEd student’s work that addresses the following scenario: You have under 6 minutes to advocate for your profession and/or students, and persuade a leader to consider your arguments for a specific intervention or issue. What would you do?
April
Making Media Accessible
Wednesday, April 5 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Join our workshop where we will discuss approaches, review considerations, and explore tips and tricks for leveraging instructor presence to deliver great learning experiences for students. This session will cover:
- Different approaches to Instructor Presence
- Considerations of instructor wellbeing and time management, as well as student needs
- Tips and tricks for making the most of Instructor Presence
March
Indigeneity and Accessibility
Wednesday, March 29 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
This interactive Viewpoints session aims to question, challenge, and complicate the myriad ways that accessibility and technology intersect with decolonizing education, and engage with a variety of strategies and pathways to create a more accessible future.
Knowledge Mobilization Project Gallery
From March 20th to 31st
This gallery displays a class of MEd student’s work that addresses the following scenario: You have under 6 minutes to advocate for your profession and/or students, and persuade a leader to consider your arguments for a specific intervention or issue. What would you do?
February
What Inclusion Means to Me
From February 13th to March 31st
Participate in this exciting campaign to raise awareness about equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) for a chance to win a $50 Indigo gift card. Organized by ETS, Educational & Counselling Psychology, and Special Education Department (ECPS) and Edith Lando Virtual Learning Centre.
The ‘Universal’ in UDL
Tuesday, February 28 | 12:00pm – 01:00pm
In this interactive Viewpoints session, we discuss the critical barriers related to universality in learning and how UDL can more explicitly address educational injustices and barriers to learning related to equity, diversity, and accessibility.
Foundations of Web Accessibility
Wednesday, February 15 | 12:00pm – 01:00pm
In this workshop on Web Accessibility for staff we will explore ways you can improve communications and online contents using Web Content Accessibility Guideline.
Tech in Transit – Tinkercad: 3D Designs Made Easy and Fun
Wednesday, February 8 | 12:00pm – 01:00pm
Technology in Transit is a monthly event organized by the Educational Technology Support (ETS) office for students in the Faculty of Education to showcase their learning technologies.
January
Ally and Web Accessibility Drop-In
Monday, January 16 | 12:00pm – 01:00pm
This workshop introduced the tool, as well as web accessibility principles which can be used to improve the accessibility of your course content on Canvas.
2022 events
December
- Dec 2: Web Accessibility (workshop for staff)
- Dec 3: International Day of Persons with Disabilities
November
- Nov 15-18: TEC EXPO 2022
- Nov 21: Ally Pilot and Supporting Resources Added
- Nov 30: Ally and Web Accessibility
October
- Oct 18: Tech in Transit: Flipgrid Tool Demonstration – how accessible is it?
- Oct 19: Inclusive Makerspace and 21st Century Educational Technology (Organized by MET)
- Oct 20: Workshop: Inclusive Learning Design