Digication Scholars Conversations

Unlocking inclusivity and shaping a future that leaves no one behind - a conversation about redefining accessibility and inclusive design with empathy.

Our guest, Marc Thompson, is the Assistant Director of Teaching & Learning Experiences, and Director, of Information Accessibility Design & Policy (IADP) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

In this thought-provoking exploration, we uncover the barriers faced by diverse communities and challenge traditional notions. From individuals with disabilities to marginalized communities, we'll shed light on the power of empathy and the transformative impact of inclusivity. Prepare to be inspired as we share remarkable stories and unveil the possibilities that lie ahead! 

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  #AccessibilityMatters #InclusiveDesign #EmpathyForAll #BreakingBarriers #InclusionMatters #EmpathyForAll #MakeLearningVisible #EdTech

In the concluding part of our conversation about #ExperientialLearning, our guest, Elize Hellam, offers practical approaches to:

  - Scaling an ePortfolio (2:09)

  - Showcasing the ePortfolio (13:33) &

  - Setting clear guidelines (19:53)

She summed it up with an appraisal of the Key teaching pedagogies (34:25) mentioned throughout.

You wouldn't want to miss this: https://youtu.be/g0f70IIG6NY

Elize is the Experiential Learning Program Manager for Research & Technology at the University of Puget Sound.

For more about the SAMR Model, visit: https://www.powerschool.com/blog/samr-model-a-practical-guide-for-k-12-classroom-technology-integration/

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In this extensive conversation, Elize Hellam restates the benefits of deliberately encouraging students to engage in direct experience and focused reflection.

She is the Experiential Learning Program Manager for Research & Technology at the University of Puget Sound.

You can watch this episode on YouTube.

Her vast expertise made for congenial conversations around:

An Experiential Philosophy (03:11)
Why Experiential Learning (10:07)
A recognized requirement (14:40)
Enabling Experiential Learning (20:20)
The STAR Method (22:17)
Why Unpack experiences (23:47)
Encouraging scaffolding (25:15)
Interact; share ideas, (27:24)
Reflect endlessly (29:37)
Benefits of reflection (31:01)

Explore RISE, a landmark showcase ePortfolio presented by select students of the University of Puget Sound.

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#ExperientialLearning #MakeLearningVisible #DigicationScholars #DigicationScholarsConversations #Tacoma #Reflection #ExperientialEducation #skillsdevelopment 

Developing a strong passion for helping a diverse pool of people could bring about change and growth in our communities.

Understanding the need to reflect upon the skills honed over time - empathy, connection, expertise, etcetera - is one of the many motivations, according to one college student, Martin Gaucin, who's using ePortfolio as a means to these ends.

Hear Martin discuss ePortfolio as a means of change, reflection, and development in the new episode of the #DigicationScholars conversations. He's an ePortfolio Specialist and Diplomacy Coordinator at Salt Lake Community College (SLCC).

Watch the conversation here: https://youtu.be/YRURgSw8sGY

The highlights include: 
ePortfolio adoption (04:32)
ePortfolio reflections (05:35)
A passionate reflection (10:26)
Impacting students (16:04)
Impact - Case study (16:55)
Impacting self (17:54)
Empathy & connection (21:30)
Cost of college ed (28:43)
Content acquisition (34:43)

Highlighting Local, Global, Personal, and Professional Social Justice and Civic Engagement Efforts through ePortfolio - M. Gaucin, L. Smith, et al (15:01): https://youtu.be/iiaqLQDg51U

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#ePortfolio #EdTech #DIEBD #Diversity #Inclusion #SLCC #Education #CollegeStudent #MakeLearningVisible 

Better is the ending of our conversation with Lillian Rafeldt than the beginning thereof, yet you don't want to miss a bit.

Our well-informed and open-minded guest concludes this conversation with practical tips, instances, and points of view on why the ePortfolio is a common and essential factor in #NursingEducation.

Lillian is a Professor of Nursing at Three Rivers Community College.

You'll find some of these highlights enlightening:
- Uncovering stories about Nursing ePortfolio feedback (02:45)
- Nursing certification renewal case study - Usefulness of an ePortfolio in Nursing Education (04:42)
- Articulation agreements - What makes a clear pathway for education/career advancement? (06:13)
- How to create the showcase ePortfolio in #Nursing (09:51) (14:02) (14:40)
- Mentorship and networking - 3RCC case study (17:13)
- Assessment of student's ePortfolio - 3RCC approach (21:38)

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#NusingEportfolio #Education #3RCC #NCLEX #Assessment #DigicationScholars #MakeLearningVisible

In this episode, Lillian Rafeldt discusses implementing ePortfolios in nursing, ethics, and the evolution of the practice. Lillian is a Professor of Nursing at Three Rivers Community College.

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#NursingEportfolio #MakeLearningVisible #DigicationScholars #digication #Eportfolio #nursing

In the concluding part of our conversation with Katie Lester, our guest reflected on the importance of using headings, labels, and lists in webpages to allow users to scan pages and navigate easily using a screen reader.

You will be impressed by the ease and flexibility with which Katie got to briefly demonstrate how she uses a screen reader to navigate to different pages in a Digication e-portfolio.

Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/-WWIRSzosks

(09:15) You too can advocate for accessible technologies by joining the IADP program at UIUC: http://iadp.ahs.illinois.edu/  

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#A11Y #Accessibility #SocialWork #BlindStudent #Blind #EdTech #Usability #DigicationScholars

Having usable and accessible tools feels "like independence," according to our recent guest, Katie Lester. It goes beyond complying with regulations and statutes.

In this episode of the Digication Scholars Conversations, Katie, a blind student pursuing a degree in Social Work, talks about the need to be able to do things on her own, including creating and managing an ePortfolio.

You'll also get to see her step through the ePortfolio editing view on Digication, a technology platform powering the most innovative ePortfolio programs in K-12 and higher education.

Watch, as Katie uses the Digication ePortfolio, here: https://youtu.be/MI7KWFH0okY

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Lucy Smith talks about Civic community engagement, Civic literacy and how they all play in other disciplines, including accounting, writing, nursing, and journalism.

She is the Director of Engaged Learning at Salt Lake Community College (SLCC).

Lucy highlights:
Civic Engagement (03:30)
The Showcase ePortfolio (07:00)
Downsides to community-engaged learning (11:45)
And much more...

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#ServiceLearning #handsonlearning #StudyAway #StudyAbroad #Travel #CommunityEngagedLearning #MakeLearningVisible #DigicationScholars

In this episode of the Digication Scholars Conversations, our guest, Lucy Smith, demystifies service learning and social accomplishment in education.

Lucy is the Director of Engaged Learning at Salt Lake Community College (SLCC).

She's got a lot to say about:

High Impact Practices (HIPs) - What are those, exactly? (05:31)

Community-engaged learning post-pandemic (15:54)

First-hand accounts of service and community-engaged learning (17:28) 

And much more...

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