Inclusive Learning Design

46mIntermediate2022-12-23

Authors

Samantha Calamari

Instructional Designer and Digital Learning Specialist

Course details

Accessibility and inclusion are vitally important to learning design, but how can you incorporate these considerations effectively? In this course, Samantha Calamari explains inclusive learning design and shows you practical ways to apply inclusive design methods to your process. Explore why inclusive learning design (ILD) is central to creating learning experiences, then learn about the cyclical five steps of ILD. Discover your own learning identity, who your learners are and how to address their needs and preferences. Learn to recognize learning gaps and apply the four pillars of ILD: personalization of learning, responsive learning development, flexible instructional approaches, and communities and social learning. Finally, explore ways to integrate ILD into your learning practice and evaluate your designs to measure your impact and apply to future iterations.

Skills covered

AccessibilityDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)User ExperienceDeep Dive (X:Y)

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Designing learning for whole learners

1. Shift Left - Inclusive Learning Design

02 - The importance of inclusive learning design
03 - What is inclusive learning design
04 - The five steps of ILD

2. Identify Learners

05 - Your learning identity
06 - The learner's identity
07 - Learning gaps

3. The Four Pillars of Inclusive Learning Design

08 - Apply the four pillars of ILD
09 - Personalization of learning
10 - Responsive learning development
11 - Flexible instructional approaches
12 - Communities and social learning

4. Put Practice to Design

13 - Implement inclusive learning design
14 - Assess inclusive learning design effectiveness

Conclusion

15 - The future of inclusive learning design