To be effective, DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) efforts must not be isolated to DEI-specific learning and training. Similar to accessibility, design that centers on equity, inclusion, and diversity will go a long way to reinforcing an organization’s DEI values.  Therefore, learning designers need tools and strategies to meaningfully approach learning design with a DEI lens.  

In this session you will learn strategies for designing learning with a DEI lens. You’ll explore all aspects of the design process, from assessment and content design to evaluation. Specifically, we’ll be looking at content design—sourcing diverse media resources, avoiding stereotypical images or scenarios, and how to minimize jargon. We’ll also explore ways to evaluate our own learning design biases to ensure that learning incorporates multiple perspectives that promote inclusion. You’ll leave this session with concrete strategies and steps to evaluate your current learning from a DEI lens and begin to center DEI in all of your future projects.

In this session you will learn:

• Strategies for promoting inclusivity and diversity in the design process
• How to evaluate existing learning from a DEI lens
• How to recognize and mitigate bias in learning design
• About diverse and representative multimedia resources

Technology discussed:

Inclusive sources for media