Advancing Dei And Creating Inclusive Environments In The Online Space

Download or read book Advancing DEI and Creating Inclusive Environments in the Online Space written by McCune, Nina M. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2022-06-24 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Diversity and inclusion are vital practices in today’s educational environments, both online and in-person. Implementing inclusive practices to support student development is critical to ensure they receive the best possible education and feel comfortable in the classroom. With the current shift to online teaching and learning, it is especially important to consider how diversity and equity are promoted in these new technological spaces. Advancing DEI and Creating Inclusive Environments in the Online Space considers the process of creating a caring and inclusive teaching and learning environment in online postsecondary institutions by addressing key issues such as creating sites of collaboration and engagement, ensuring and proactively delivering resources and student support, and developing hallmarks of inclusivity to support online course design and faculty development. Covering a range of topics such as strategic planning, social change, and assessment, this reference work is ideal for administrators, higher education faculty, researchers, scholars, practitioners, academicians, instructors, and students.