Employing Equity-Minded & Culturally-Affirming Teaching Practices in Virtual Learning Communities

The unanticipated transition from face-to-face to online courses in response to COVID-19 presents a substantial challenge for many faculty, particularly those who have worked to create a teaching and learning environment that prioritizes equity and equity-mindedness. In this webinar hosted by the Center for Organizational Responsibility and Advancement (CORA) through San Diego State University, Drs. Frank Harris III and J. Luke Wood present some salient trends and issues that complicate the experiences of diverse learners in online courses and propose equity-minded teaching and learning strategies for faculty teaching online courses.

The entire webinar is 1:24 with Q&A beginning at 1:05. You may also want to follow #equityonline on Twitter.

As you watch the webinar, take notes and pay particular attention to the 5 Equity Minded Practices which begin at the 28:37 minute mark. If possible, watch the webinar with family members or colleagues, even through Zoom, and have a conversation around the content presented and the 5 Equity Minded Practices.

5 Equity Minded Practices (28:37)

Be Intrusive
Be Relational
Be Culturally Relevant and Affirming
Be Community Focused
Be Race-Conscious

You will be referring to the information in this webinar as you complete activities in this course!