Interactive Images and Instruction: Embracing Universal Design for Learning in Asynchronous Learning Resources

Aligning with Athabasca University’s constructivist e-learning approach, the library instruction team focuses on asynchronous library instruction resources. One of our preferred approaches is the use of interactive images as they are beneficial for universal design for learning. In this workshop, we will cover the relationship between universal design for learning and interactive images, the core principles of interactive image design, authoring tool overviews and affordances, and available engagement data. By the end of this workshop attendees will have created an interactive image to be used in their instruction.

Presenters:

Jorden Habib, Distance Education Specialist
Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan
https://cw4wafghan.ca/

Jorden is the Distance Education Specialist for the Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan where she coordinates course development for gender equity and teacher training programs. She has experience working in higher education (Athabasca University and the University of Alberta) and healthcare (Alberta Health Services), and has an MLIS (UAlberta) and a Master's of Educational Technology (UBC). She resides on Treaty 6 territory with her partner, 2 kids, and assorted hobby farm pets.

Joanna Nemeth, Instruction & Reference Librarian
Athabasca University Library
https://joannamnemeth.com/

Joanna is the Instruction & Reference Librarian at Athabasca University, where she focuses on creating teaching tools and providing inclusive instruction to the unique student body of exclusively distance students. In this position she has focused on creating accessible spaces for marginalized and diverse communities where she can engage students with creative teaching methods and active learning. She completed her MLIS at U of A in 2017 and spent most of her life living, working, and learning on Treaty 6 and 8 territories, but has recently relocated to Treaty 7 territory. She spends most of her time outside of the library skiing, cycling and exploring with her dogs.

Cost: Free

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/rod2qHvy3wKWqDc66

This is part of the Maskwacis Cultural College Microlearning Series and is open to the public.
Contact Manisha Khetarpal by email  mkhetarpal@mccedu.ca or call toll free: 1 866 585 3925