Teaching for Digital Equity and Learning
Dr. Frank Harris III, Dr. Sim Barhoum
This program aims to provide educators with the tools to teach for equity in digital learning (eg., blended, hybrid, synchronous, asynchronous). Participants will learn who diverse learners are, their lived experiences in education, and how they are disproportionately-impacted in both traditional and online modalities in postsecondary education. Furthermore, participants will be able to explain principles and assumptions of digital learning, equity, equity-mindedness, and digital equity, as well as employ practices that are aligned with digital equity in their andragogy, course design, and relationship-building for diverse learners.
15 Hr
4 Credits
2 Hr
Certificate with 1.5 CEUs
Course Description
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This program aims to provide educators with the tools to teach for equity in digital learning (eg., blended, hybrid, synchronous, asynchronous). Participants will learn who diverse learners are, their lived experiences in education, and how they are disproportionately-impacted in both traditional and online modalities in postsecondary education. Furthermore, participants will be able to explain principles and assumptions of digital learning, equity, equity-mindedness, and digital equity, as well as employ practices that are aligned with digital equity in their andragogy, course design, and relationship-building for diverse learners.
REQUIREMENTS
Access to a computer with an internet connection.
Fluent/advanced level of English required.
COURSE DURATION
You will have 30 days to complete each of the 4 modules of this training. Each module requires a 3-4 hour commitment (including lectures, discussion boards, readings).
WHAT'S IN THE COURSE?
The professional development program on Teaching for Digital Equity and Learning is designed to enhance the preparedness of faculty, advisors, student service officers, and other support staff in the community college to facilitate success among college men of color.
COURSE DURATION
You will have 30 days to complete each of the 4 modules of this training. Each module requires a 3-4 hour commitment (including lectures, discussion boards, readings).
GOAL OF THIS COURSE
The goal of this course is to provide community college advisors, student service officers, and support staff with strategies and approaches that can be used to foster enhanced learning, development, and success among college men of color
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
The Teaching for Digital Equity and Learning training program is divided into four modules, live video sessions, discussion forums, and quizzes. The duration of this course is 15 hours and learners have access to the course for 30 days to complete the training requirements.
WHO CAN JOIN?
The Teaching for Digital Equity and Learning training program is for advisors, student service officers, and support staff to help them foster relationships with minoritized students and support educational initiatives for men of color in community colleges.
Curriculum
Welcome to the Teaching For Digital Equity & Learning Program, designed and developed by Dr. Frank Harris III and Dr. Sim Barhoum. Upon completion of this program, you will be awarded 1.5 IACET CEUs.
This section will provide an overview of how to navigate the course the expectations for completion, and the pre-assessment.
If you experience technical difficulties or have questions please email admin@coralearning.org with your phone number and a brief description of the issue and our Technical Support Team will contact you within 24 hours or for immediate assistance call (619) 800-4129.
Please note that if you are participating in this certificate as part of an Institutional partnership or Group, records of participation and completion will be sent to the authorizing parties at your institution.
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Module 1 - Diverse Learners in Postsecondary Education
After participating in this module, learners will be able to:
- Define and explore the concept of teaching for digital equity & learning
- Highlight the influence of microaggressions on people of color in work and educational settings
- Overview the three main types of microaggressions as espoused by Derald Wing Sue
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Module 2 - Foundations of Digital Learning, Equity, Equity-mindedness, and Digital Equity
At the conclusion of this module, learners will be able to articulate the key principles and assumptions of digital learning, equity, equity-mindedness, and digital equity.
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Module 3 - Best Practices of Teaching for Digital Equity and Learning
After participating in this module, learners will be able to:
- Identify some of the main sub-types of microinvalidations
- Describe example situations and comments that are endemic of these sub-types
- Recognize the underlying messages derived from these examples
- Articulate how microinvalidations influence the recipients of these messages
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Module 4 - Using Courseware for Digital Equity
After completing this module, you should be able to explain how equity-centered courseware can be used as a digital learning tool to close equity gaps for diverse students. Moreover, college faculty who complete this module should be able to make some informed decisions about using courseware to support diverse learners in their courses.
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Live Video Session
These sessions will provide an opportunity for learners to interact with Faculty, ask questions about course content, and share ideas and activities from your campus.
- Please be prepared with 2 questions for the Faculty
- Please test your system early to be sure you are prepared for the session
Live Video Session dates are listed in the course Live Session module and occur on selected Wednesday and Friday Mornings starting at 09:30 am PST. You must complete at least 1 live video session to receive your certificate. You can request the recording of the live video sessions and it will be made available to you once the session is complete.
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Certificate of Completion
To obtain your certificate of completion. Please make sure you have viewed, completed, and marked all activities as complete.
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About Instructor
Sim Barhoum
Dr. Sim Barhoum is a Professor of Humanities at San Diego Mesa College. Professor Barhoum earned his doctoral degree in Educational Leadership with a specialization in Community College/Post Secondary Education from San Diego State University. He has taught a wide range of education and literacy courses, from high school-level to graduate-level, in a variety of teaching formats, including traditional, hybrid, and online. Dr. Barhoum's research focuses on developmental pathways, barriers to underserved students, and best practices for all community college students. In particular, his contributions examine active learning, relational practices, success strategies for general education disciplines, and educational models.
Dr. Frank Harris III
Dr. Frank Harris III is a professor of postsecondary education and Co-Director of the Community College Equity Assessment Lab (CCEAL) at San Diego State University. He is best known for his expertise in racial [in]equity in postsecondary education and has made important contributions to knowledge about college student development and the social construction of gender and race in college contexts. His work prioritizes populations that have been historically underrepresented and underserved in education.