EOTP - Embracing Diversity in Online Learning
Rationale
“Being mindful of diversity and inclusion in the online environment is equally important to or even more important than in the classroom environment. Online learning is so much more accessible to a wider variety of people, therefore students in our online courses tend to be more diverse than in our classrooms . . . this then requires a more intentional effort to ensure that all students in your course can learn, are engaged, and feel a sense of belonging.” —Marlo Goldstein Hode
Practices
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Become aware of your implicit biases
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Consider how your implicit biases may impact students
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Mitigate the impact of implicit bias in assessment and feedback practices
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Use student feedback to reflect on your role as an inclusive educator
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Create an inclusive syllabus
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Ensure your curriculum incorporates diverse perspectives and experiences
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Ensure your course examples reflect a diverse society
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Share resources that demonstrate attentiveness to students’ diverse needs
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Foster respect for diverse student identities
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Set expectations and manage for respectful dialogue
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Explicitly invite diverse perspectives and viewpoints
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Understand the impact of stereotype threat and implement practices to reduce it
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Recognize, avoid, and mitigate the impact of microaggressions
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Teach students to recognize and address microaggressions
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Use language to validate student identities
