OLC Webinar watch party: Designing Neuroinclusive Learning Environments
Join the Office of Online Learning
Event is located in LI 124 on Friday, November 8th 1 PM
More information and registration link located: https://mnstate.campuslabs.com/engage/event/10677673
Webinar Description:
It is estimated that approximately 30% of learners in your classroom have some form of neurodivergence such as autism, ADHD, or dyslexia (Conditt, 2020). These individuals are gifted with a unique way of viewing the world and processing information. However, they face the challenge of learning in environments that were not designed to accommodate their natural differences. Neurodivergent learners have unique skills and abilities that set them apart from their neurotypical counterparts. If supported effectively, neurodivergent learners tend to excel, especially in the STEAM fields, and their skills can lead to significant contributions in these areas.
Providing adequate accommodations is not straightforward because numerous individuals may not even have an official diagnosis. In fact, there are many cases in which people haven’t recognized their neurodivergence until adulthood (Polyzoi, Ahnemark, Medin, & Ginsberg, 2018; Happe & Frith, 2020). This makes it even more critical that, as educators, we take the necessary steps to ensure their time in academia truly does accommodate every learner. Join us for an engaging webinar to learn various strategies for supporting neurodivergent learners and creating neuro-inclusive learning environments.
Key Takeaways:
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- Discuss how the three key areas of executive functioning (inhibitory control, working memory, cognitive flexibility) impact learning within the classroom
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- Recognize strengths and challenges associated with neurodivergence
- Examine strategies for supporting the three areas of executive functioning in neurodivergent learners
Intended Audience:
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- JEDI advocates (Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion)
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- Accessibility support specialists
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- Instructional designers
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- Faculty and instructors
- Librarians