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Attention to diversity

A selection of resources to round out the UOC's webinar on creating inclusive e-learning environments, which was delivered by diversity management and care expert Alexandra Sedlovskaya. It features good practices, articles and videos on inclusive education, with a focus on online environments.

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Guidelines

Equity and Inclusion in the Online Learning Environment link opens in a new window

This best practice guide from the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching at Iowa State University is aimed at teaching staff seeking to ensure equitable and inclusive teaching in a virtual environment.

Inclusive Teaching and Learning Online (University of Columbia) link opens in a new window

The University of Columbia provides its teaching community with the following strategic guide to ensure inclusive online education based on values such as resilience and empathy.

Imperial College : What is inclusive learning and teaching and why is it important? link opens in a new window

This toolkit from Imperial College London develops the concepts of inclusive learning and teaching techniques. It also provides a series of practical recommendations to its teacher community.

Acting for inclusion in digital learning link opens in a new window

The article explains the teaching experience of the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia during the COVID-19 crisis lockdown period. It also discusses the key factors in an inclusive online learning model.

e-Inclusion: Building capacity for inclusive education in digital environments link opens in a new window

European project that seeks to accelerate the transition to an inclusive learning model through the development of digital resources for teachers.

Study on the inclusion of students with disabilities at the UOC presented at ECER 2021 link opens in a new window

Article explaining that Julio Meneses and José Israel Reyes attended the European Conference on Educational Research (ECER 2021) to present the results of a study on the inclusion of students with disabilities at the UOC.

Academic articles on inclusive e-learning

Abbott, C. (2007). E-inclusion: Learning difficulties and digital technologies (Vol. 15). Bristol: Futurelab link opens in a new window

Report written by Chris Abbott of Kings College London, which deals with e-inclusion.

E-teacher in inclusive e-education for students with specific learning disabilities link opens in a new window

Article published in the magazine Procedia-Social and behavioral sciences about inclusive education in online education environments.

Ortiz, K., Rice, M., McKeown, T., & Tonks, D. (2020). Inclusion in Online Learning Environments. Journal of Online Learning Research, 6(3), 171-176 link opens in a new window

Article published in the Journal of Online Learning Research about the inclusion of disabled students in digital education environments.

Edmodo: una plataforma de e-learning para la inclusión link opens in a new window

This article explains the training experience of the platform Edmodo, which has been created with an inclusive mechanism.

Culturally responsive online design: learning at intercultural intersections link opens in a new window

Article published in Intercultural Education about intercultural education.

Delivering High-Quality Instruction Online in Response to COVID–19 link opens in a new window

This manual aims to provide support to teachers in improving the design of courses and materials in online learning environments.

Universities’ Strategies and Approaches towards Diversity, Equity and Inclusion link opens in a new window

From this publication, we highlight the article 'eLearning to Promote Quality Education for All at the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya'.

Reflections: diversity, inclusion and belonging in education Post-Covid link opens in a new window

The article reflects on the importance of inclusivity, diversity and a sense of ownership of digital education in the post-pandemic scenario. It emphasizes the key role of digital communication and learning through graphic resources.

E-Inclusion: Online Special Education in Italy during the COVID-19 Pandemic link opens in a new window

The results of a qualitative study carried out at the University of Geneva are assessed, identifying key factors in the implementation of inclusive e-learning models.

E-inclusion Process and Societal Digital Skill Development link opens in a new window

Scientific article on e-inclusion published in Discourse and Communication for Sustainable Education.

Addressing Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in an Online Learning Environment link opens in a new window

The publication examines student response to the creation of a multilingual and multicultural MOOC platform.

Cultural Diversity in Online Education: An Exploration of Instructors' Perceptions and Challenges link opens in a new window

Article on cultural diversity in online education published in Teachers College, Columbia University.

When Inclusion Excludes: A Counter Narrative of Open Online Education link opens in a new window

Mariana Funes and Jenny Mackness published this article on inclusion in open online education in Learning, Media and Technology.

From On-Campus to Online: A Trajectory of Innovation, Internationalization and Inclusion link opens in a new window

In this article published in the International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning, Darlinda Moreira highlights the shift in internationalization and inclusion that occurs when education moves to a digital environment.

The Whole Is Greater than the Sum of the Parts: A Self-Study of Equity and Inclusion in Online Teacher Education link opens in a new window

Article by Loretta Donovan published in Studying Teacher Education analysing equity and inclusion in online education.

Som massa! Guia sobre grassofòbia en l’àmbit educatiu link opens in a new window

A guide covering the social stigma of obesity in schools published by the Cooperativa Feminista d’Acompanyament a les Sexualitats i Afectivitats-Magranes with support from the Government of Catalonia's Ministry of Equality and Feminisms. It aims to promote diversity in this area.

_{JEREMIAS, Anna; PIÑEYRO, Magda. Som massa! Guia sobre grassofòbia en l'àmbit educatiu [on line]. Il·lustracions de Mireia Sellarès. Edició Magranes SCCL. Departament d'Igualtat i Feminismes de la Generalitat de Catalunya, 2023. [Consultation: 20th June of 2023]. Avalaible at: https://www.magranes.com/sdm_downloads/som-massa-guia-sobre-la-grassofobia-en-lambit-educatiu/}

Webinars and lectures

How to create an inclusive virtual learning environment, by Alexandra Sedlovskaya

The expert in diversity management and inclusion in the world of education, Alexandra Sedlovskaya, offers the keys to creating an inclusive and enriching learning environment in the classroom and explores, based on research and practice, the different pedagogical approaches to make an inclusive online classroom that allows for advancement in individual learning.

Macmillan Education: Let’s talk about inclusion in online learning - Advancing Learning Webinar

Webinar by education consultant and expert Laura Patsko for Macmillan Education, reflecting on inclusivity in the classroom and virtual learning resources, and their importance in the transition to a fairer post-pandemic education model.

Universidad Tecnológica del Perú: Atención a la diversidad e inclusión online

Online lecture by Crista Weise organized by the Universidad Tecnológica del Perú on the importance of inclusivity and diversity in online education, as well as the challenges and opportunities they pose.

Enhancement Themes: Digital accessibility -how inclusive is the online learning environment?

Conversation between Kellie Mote, Dr Mhairi Thurston and Gemma Lumsdaine, focusing specifically on supporting equality, diversity and inclusion to develop resilient and successful learning communities.

EdTech: Inclusive online teaching: Explore the principles of inclusive teaching

Talk by Kevin Pitts from Aga Khan University on inclusive online teaching. Organized under the Ed Tech Lounge initiative of the Networks of Quality, Teaching and Learning to discuss e-learning strategies.

Implementing Inclusive Excellence Principles into Virtual Learning Enviroments

Webinar from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln explaining how the principles of inclusive excellence are implemented in virtual learning environments.

Strategies to Facilitate a Cross-Cultural and Inclusive Online Environment

This video explains how to facilitate a cross-cultural and inclusive online environment for students. The presenters discuss strategies, best practices and online course tools that can be used to help establish and sustain inclusiveness.

Creating a welcoming and inclusive online learning community link opens in a new window

Miral Gibson, deputy director of education at Roehampton University, explains in this webinar the importance of creating inclusive online learning environments which foster a sense of belonging in students through a pedagogical approach.

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Operative subgroup: Librarian for Psychology and Education, vocational training Operative group: Library for Learning
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Librarians responsible for this library guide

Àgueda Mercadal

Lis Balcells