MODULE 1: Digital Inclusion, digital equity - main issues, state-of-the-art

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  • Select activity Course description

    This module looks into the crucial concepts of digital inclusion and digital equity, focusing on their importance in higher education. It explores the systemic barriers, policy frameworks, and current trends technologies that influence equitable access and participation in digital learning environments..

  • Select activity Announcements

    

    Announcements Forum
• Select topic Introduction

  Introduction
  • Select activity Slides for Module 1 - Introduction

    

    Slides for Module 1 - Introduction File PDF

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  • Select activity Design for digital inclusion in your teaching practice

    

    Design for digital inclusion in your teaching practice Page

    To help you explore the principles of digital inclusion and equity, reflect on the challenges students may face in accessing and benefiting from digital education, and apply inclusive strategies in your own teaching or course design.

  • Select activity Share and inspire

    

    Share and inspire Forum

    To consolidate your learning, summarize what you've done in a short message or post (for example, in a discussion forum, workshop, or social media post), using the following prompts:

    • "One thing I learned about digital equity is..."

    • "A small change I’m making in my course is..."

    • "I’d like to learn more about..."

• Select topic Part 1: Introduction to digital inclusion and equity

  Part 1: Introduction to digital inclusion and equity
  • Select activity Slides for Module 1 - Part 1

    

    Slides for Module 1 - Part 1 File PDF

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  • Select activity Active learning

    

    Active learning Page

    In this activity, you will engage with Digital Inclusion Guide GPT—an AI-powered educational assistant designed to help you understand and reflect on key principles of digital inclusion and equity in higher education.

    Through interactive prompts and guided exploration, you will build your understanding of critical terms, evaluate current challenges, and reflect on practical strategies for creating more inclusive digital learning environments.

  • Select activity Forum Module 1 Part 2

    

    Forum Module 1 Part 2

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• Select topic Part 2: Policy frameworks

  Part 2: Policy frameworks
  • Select activity Slides for Module 1 - Part 2

    

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  • Select activity Active learning

    

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    This learning experience is designed to familiarize you with key policy frameworks that shape equitable digital transformation in higher education, such as the UNESCO OER Recommendation, the Digital Education Action Plan (2021–2027), and the Web Accessibility Directive.

    We will be using a dedicated AI-based tool, the Policy Frameworks Guide GPT. This tool provides clear, evidence-based insights into global and European strategies that promote inclusive, accessible, and future-oriented digital education.

• Select topic Part 3: Current trends and technologies supporting digital inclusion

  Part 3: Current trends and technologies supporting digital inclusion
  • Select activity Slides for Module 1 - Part 3

    

    Slides for Module 1 - Part 3 File PDF

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  • Select activity Active learning

    

    Active learning Page

    To explore and apply the Inclusive Learning Assistant – Module 1, Part 3 by ChatGPT in designing accessible and inclusive teaching practices. Participants will engage with the tool, apply its insights, and share a learning experience they have co-designed.

  • Select activity 📤 Forum Module 1 Part 3

    

    📤 Forum Module 1 Part 3

    Each participant will post a summary or visual outline of a learning experience they have designed using the Inclusive Learning Assistant.

    Please include:

    • Brief context (subject, age group, learning need)

    • Your design goal (e.g., increase accessibility, reduce barriers, support neurodiverse learners)

    • How you used the tool in the design process

    • Main inclusive features in your design (e.g., multimodal options, adapted assessment, personalised pathways)

    • Optional: Upload templates, screenshots, slides, or visual diagrams