Equity in Education: The Role of AI in Supporting Diverse Learners
Welcome to an insightful exploration of how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be harnessed to promote equity and support diverse learners in education. This presentation, “Equity in Education: The Role of AI in Supporting Diverse Learners,” delves into practical strategies and scenarios that demonstrate AI’s potential to create inclusive and effective learning environments.
Key Highlights
Session Norms and Introductions
Dr. Chris Smith, an experienced Instructional Designer from North Carolina Virtual Public School (NCVPS), sets the stage by establishing session norms focused on empathy, capacity building, solution orientation, and shared expertise.
Defining Accessibility and Usability
Understand the essential concept of accessibility, ensuring that individuals with disabilities can access the same information and services as those without disabilities, with equal ease and integration.
Equality, Equity, and Inclusive Teaching
Explore the distinctions between equality, equity, and inclusive teaching. Learn how providing unique support through differentiation and creating an inclusive classroom environment ensures every student has equal access to learning and feels valued.
Strategies for Developing Online Courses
Discover five key strategies to consider when developing online courses:
- Know your student audience
- Review course activities for cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Tap into your students’ backgrounds, cultures, and experiences
- Incorporate tools to bridge cultural and socioeconomic gaps
- Strive to create a safe, trustworthy, and positive rapport
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education
Learn about AI and its simulation of human intelligence processes designed to mimic human-like interactions. Master the art of prompting AI for planning and designing educational content.
Practical Scenarios Using AI
Explore real-world scenarios where AI supports diverse learners:
- Child Welfare Placement: Addressing implicit bias in placement decisions.
- Generating Alternative Text: Incorporating diverse cultural elements into lessons.
- Audio/Video Language Translation: Making important messages available in multiple languages.
- Writing Outline: Supporting students with dyslexia and dysgraphia through the writing process.
Interactive Learning Experience
Engage in a hands-on activity where you can choose your scenario and solve problems using AI. Access the Supporting Diverse Learners with AI Canvas course homepage for a guided experience in applying these strategies.
Join me on this journey to harness the power of AI to promote equity and support diverse learners, ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed in an inclusive educational environment.