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Why We Do What We DoTerms in DisabilityThe vernacular treadmill is ever running and we often find we are behind on the currently accepted terms. While some struggle to accept change, many of us prefer to treat our fellow humans with respect by adopting the terms that are more compassionate. We briefly touch on the history of some terms as well as the current "best practices," including the controvery around person-first or identity-first language. What are some you didn't know? Did we miss any?RecommendationsAbraham: Hens (board game: https://www.littlerocketgames.com/product/hens/) Shane: The Running Man (https://www.imdb.c...
2025-11-2650 min
ADCETILOTA Things - Episode 14: International Impacts of AI - Equity, Inclusion and Education for AllWelcome to ILOTA Things, the ADCET podcast where we explore Inclusive Learning Opportunities through AI. In this episode, titled International Impacts of AI - Equity, Inclusion and Education for All, we're going to chat about AI and the impact on students and educators. In this episode we are joined by Samo Varsik and Lydia Vosberg from the OECD, who help us breakdown a working paper they authored on The potential impact of Artificial Intelligence on equity and inclusion in education.More information including episode notes and links are available on the ADCET website.
2025-10-1751 min
ADCETADCET Podcast: Introduction to the National Student Ombudsman This ADCET podcast is the audio version of our webinar: Introduction to the National Student Ombudsman (NSO). The NSO is a free and independent service that helps university students resolve complaints about their higher education provider. Established following a recommendation in the Australian Universities Accord Final Report, the NSO provides an accessible pathway for addressing student concerns. This webinar covered an introduction to the NSO, the role and services it provides, key processes involved, how it differs from the AHRC, and when matters involve accrediting bodies. (August 2025)
2025-08-2057 minADCETADCET/OZeWAI Podcast: Myth Busting Accessibility in Australian Tertiary Education This ADCET/OZeWAI podcast is the audio version of our webinar: Myth Busting Accessibility in Australian Tertiary Education. This joint presentation between ADCET and OZeWAI brought together a panel of staff from across the education sector to challenge common myths and misconceptions around accessibility and supporting students with disability. With a focus on practical insights gathered from staff and students, the panel explored barriers, debunked persistent myths, and highlighted strategies for creating more inclusive learning environments. (July 2025)
2025-08-191h 20
ADCETILOTA Things: Episode 13 - The Future of UDL in an AI World (with CAST)Welcome to ILOTA Things, the ADCET podcast where we explore Inclusive Learning Opportunities through AI. In this episode, titled The Future of UDL in an AI World, we're going to chat about AI and UDL and ask what does education look like in an AI world. In this episode we are joined by Michelle Soriano and Bryan Dean from CAST who help us break down this topic and provide some real-world insights and tips for supporting educators and students. More information including episode notes and links are available on the ADCET website.
2025-08-181h 09
ADCETILOTA Things: Episode 12 - Neurodiverse Student Perspectives on Using AIWelcome to ILOTA Things, the ADCET podcast where we explore Inclusive Learning Opportunities through AI. In this episode, titled Neurodiverse Student Perspectives on Using AI, we're going to explore AI and how it can support Neurodiverse students to enhance their learning and studies. In this episode we are joined by Tiana Blazevic, a neurodivergent educator, to help us break down this topic and provide some real-world insights and tips for supporting all students. More information including episode notes and links are available on the ADCET website.
2025-04-071h 002025-03-301h 15
ADCETILOTA Things: Episode 11 - Responsible Use of AI - Who's Responsible?Welcome to ILOTA Things, the ADCET podcast where we explore Inclusive Learning Opportunities through AI. In this episode, titled Responsible Use of AI - Who's Responsible?, we're going to take a look at the key questions around accountability and responsibility when it comes to teaching, using and implementing AI.More information including episode notes and links are available on the ADCET website.
2025-03-2647 min
ADCETILOTA Things: Episode 10 - Study Buddies, AI and Learner AgencyWelcome to ILOTA Things, the ADCET podcast where we explore Inclusive Learning Opportunities through AI. In this episode, titled Study Buddies, AI and Learner Agency, we're going to take a look at how and where AI might be useful in supporting students in their learning endeavours and how new technologies are opening up avenues for students who traditionally may have been excluded from many of the standard study practices.More information including episode notes and links are available on the ADCET website.
2025-02-1248 minADCETADCET Podcast: I feel like the University is not made for people like meThis ADCET podcast is the audio version of our webinar: "I feel like the University is not made for people like me" - Embedding neuro-affirming practices and building a neurodiverse community in the Library, presented by Jacinta Jones-O’Meara, Joshua Muir and Adam Ferris.Neurodiverse study sessions were co-designed by students and staff from RMIT with lived experience of neurodivergence. This presentation shared the background that led up to the initial study pilot, through to how the Library successfully implemented this into their suite of learning supports as well as what the service looks like now.
2024-12-0956 minADCETADCET Podcast: Serving as a reminder you are not alone - Building Community and Supporting Neurodivergent StudentsThis ADCET podcast is the audio version of our webinar: Serving as a reminder you are not alone - Building Community and Supporting Neurodivergent Students through Study Skill Workshops at the University of Adelaide. This presentation, by Tiana Blazevic outlined the Neurodiversity Project at the University of Adelaide and highlights the Neurodivergent Study Skills Workshops and the feedback provided by students showing a sense of community and a decrease in isolation while building practical study skills and strategies. This webinar discussed how the workshops are taught with a neuro-affirming approach. The workshops facilitator, Tiana Blazevic, is n...
2024-12-0950 min
ADCETILOTA Things: Episode 9 - Done and Dusted - Reflecting on 2024 and Predicting the FutureWelcome to ILOTA Things, the ADCET podcast where we explore Inclusive Learning Opportunities through AI. In this episode, titled Done and Dusted - Reflecting on 2024 and Predicting the Future, we're going to reflect back on the past year and discuss some of the many changes and advancements in generative AI, Universal Design for Learning and how this evolution has provided opportunities for student and staff to improve accessibility and inclusion for everyone. More information including episode notes and links are available on the ADCET website.
2024-12-0952 min
ADCETILOTA Things: Episode 8.1 - Is AI the Perfect Companion for UDL?Welcome to ILOTA Things, the ADCET podcast where we explore Inclusive Learning Opportunities through AI.This is the first part of our episode titled Is AI the Perfect Companion for UDL?, where we are joined by special guest Dr. Tom Tobin as we delve into the rise of AI and the potential it offers for practitioners and students in delivering more equitable and accessible education.More information including episode notes and links are available on the ADCET website.
2024-11-1834 min
ADCETILOTA Things: Episode 8.2 - Is AI the Perfect Companion for UDL?Welcome to ILOTA Things, the ADCET podcast where we explore Inclusive Learning Opportunities through AI.This is the second part of our episode titled Is AI the Perfect Companion for UDL?, where we continue the discussion with Dr. Tom Tobin looking at what we can do to get the most out of AI and how we can incorporate it into our UDL practices. More information including episode notes and links are available on the ADCET website.
2024-11-1844 min
ADCETILOTA Things: Episode 7 - AI for Educators - AI Plus One (Course Revision and Planning)Welcome to ILOTA Things, the ADCET podcast where we explore Inclusive Learning Opportunities through AI.In this episode, titled AI for Educators - AI Plus One (Course Revision and Planning), we're going to dive into the ability of AI and other tools in assisting educators in planning, renewing and creating course content while creating opportunities through UDL for improving accessibility and inclusion. More information including episode notes and links are available on the ADCET website.
2024-10-2857 min
ADCETILOTA Things: Episode 6 - New Frontiers of Expression: I'm All EarsWelcome to ILOTA Things, the ADCET podcast where we explore Inclusive Learning Opportunities through AI.In this episode, titled New Frontiers of Expression: I'm All Ears, we're going to take a look at how some of the modern AI tools can help educators and students create and use audio and speech to, providing multiple modes of engagement, expression and representation. More information including episode notes and links are available on the ADCET website.
2024-10-0248 min
SMART TECHLes usages numériques citoyensLundi 23 septembre 2024, SMART TECH reçoit Caroline Zorn (vice-présidente de
Strasbourg Eurométropole & présidente, ADCET)
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2024-09-2305 min
ADCETILOTA Things: Episode 5 - New Frontiers of Expression: Picture thisWelcome to ILOTA Things, the ADCET podcast where we explore Inclusive Learning Opportunities through AI.In this episode, titled New Frontiers of Expression: Picture this, we're going to take a look at how some of the modern AI tools can help educators and students create and manipulate visual imagery, providing multiple modes of expression and representation. More information including episode notes and links are available on the ADCET website.
2024-09-0238 min
ADCETILOTA Things: Episode 4 - Smart Summaries: AI and UDL Making Online Learning InclusiveWelcome to ILOTA Things, the ADCET podcast where we explore Inclusive Learning Opportunities through AI.In this episode, titled Smart Summaries: AI and UDL Making Online Learning Inclusive, we're going to take a look at how some of the modern AI tools can help educators and students summarize, clarify, repurpose materials to make them more accessible and inclusive. More information including episode notes and links are available on the ADCET website.
2024-07-2240 min
ADCETILOTA Things: Episode 3 - Multi-modal Miracles? - A format shifting evolutionWelcome to ILOTA Things, the ADCET podcast where we explore Inclusive Learning Opportunities through AI.In this episode, titled Multi-modal Miracles? - A format shifting evolution, we're going to dive into the ability of AI and other tools in creating opportunities for content to be rendered and shifted into different formats, and how this can support educators in providing inclusive learning environments through universal design for learning. More information including episode notes and links are available on the ADCET website.
2024-07-0439 min
ADCETILOTA Things: Episode 2 - A picture is worth a thousand words, or is it?Welcome to ILOTA Things, the ADCET podcast where we explore Inclusive Learning Opportunities through AI. In this episode, titled a picture is worth a thousand words, or is it?, we dive into the world of image descriptions and alternative text, commonly known as ALT text and how AI can assist in creating descriptions and how this can support educators in providing inclusive learning environments through Universal Design for Learning.More information including episode notes and links are available on the ADCET website.
2024-06-2431 min
ADCETILOTA Things: Episode 1 - Who's Who in the ZooWelcome to ILOTA Things, the ADCET podcast where we explore Inclusive Learning Opportunities through AI. In this series, we'll explore the exciting convergence of universal design for learning, UDL, artificial intelligence, AI, and accessibility, and examine ways in which we can utilise emerging technologies to enhance learning opportunities for educational designers, educators, and students. In our first episode we chat about who we are and what excites us about the range of inclusive learning opportunities that AI promises in supporting accessibility and Universal Design for Learning (UDL). More information including episode notes and links are...
2024-06-2415 min
Talking APACOvercoming the challenges of disabilityRyan Armer, a legally blind fourth-year Psychology student, Darlene McLennan, manager of the Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training, and Associate Professor Melissa Davis, a member of APAC’s Accreditation Assessment Committee, discuss the challenges facing students with disabilities and how they can be overcome.
Two online articles are mentioned in the podcast:
https://needednowlt.substack.com/p/needed-now-real-tangible-supports and https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-11-24/qld-disability-higher-education-accessibility-university-student/103108240
Additional resources include:
https://www.adcet.edu.au/ict-procurement-guidelines
https://www.adcet.edu.au/inclusive-teaching/universal-design-for-learning
https://dis...
2023-12-0542 minADCETADCET Podcast: Enabling inclusive employability - designing work-integrated learningThis ADCET podcast is the audio version of our webinar: Enabling inclusive employability - designing work-integrated learning that supports students in uncovering who they are, and who they want to become.This ADCET webinar presentation by Emily Jones (PhD candidate at the University of Wollongong), provided an overview of her doctoral research project that explores utilising Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles to design work-integrated learning (WIL).The study seeks to understand how the design of WIL experiences enables or inhibits higher education (HE) students’ perceptions of employability. The presentation included an overview of th...
2023-11-2935 min
ADCETUniversal Design for Learning in Action: How to talk to colleagues about UDL with Dr Thomas TobinADCET welcomed Dr Thomas Tobin as one of the presenters for our inaugural UDL Symposium with his Workshop "How to Talk with Your Colleagues about Universal Design for Learning". This podcast is an audio version of that workshop.As instructors and support professionals, we should advocate for our colleagues around us to design their interactions with students to be as broadly accessible and inclusive as possible, in order to foster greater student agency, autonomy, and satisfaction. In the process, our collective work to support learners in addressing access barriers can shift to focus more energy on more...
2023-11-0953 min
ADCETUniversal Design for Learning in Action: AustraliaUniversal Design for Learning in Action: the what, why and how of UDL This exciting new podcast series from ADCET interviews some of the top UDL experts internationally to talk about all things Universal Design for Learning or UDL. UDL is an inclusive teaching strategy which when applied to learning design enables inclusive curriculum design, development and delivery. It embraces learner variability, designs for it and reduces barriers to learning; creating a greater sense of belonging. It is not just good design for people with disability but for all students. In this podcast ADCET Manager Da...
2023-10-3131 min
ADCETUniversal Design for Learning in Action: Dr Thomas Tobin KeynoteADCET was delighted to welcome Dr Thomas Tobin as one of the keynote speakers for our inaugural UDL Symposium with his presentation, "Reach Everyone and Teach Everyone with Universal Design for Learning".Providing access to quality higher education is a priority for all of us, especially when learners are beyond the formal spaces and places of the physical campus - and especially when they are learning with us via asynchronous online courses. In this podcast version of his presentation, you’ll discover the “step zero” that makes all of our teaching efforts possible: access. When we focus our le...
2023-10-1149 min
ADCETUniversal Design for Learning in Action: USAUniversal Design for Learning in Action: the what, why and how of UDLThis exciting new podcast series from ADCET interviews some of the top UDL experts internationally to talk about all things Universal Design for Learning or UDL. UDL is an inclusive teaching strategy which when applied to learning design enables inclusive curriculum design, development and delivery. It embraces learner variability, designs for it and reduces barriers to learning; creating a greater sense of belonging. It is not just good design for people with disability but for all students.Welcome to the...
2023-09-2852 min
Towards BetterDavid Swayn . The 'Why' of Social Procurement & Social Inclusion in the WorkplaceWho is DavidDavid is a dad to four kids and loves to see people reach their full potential. He has spent most of his professional career creating better opportunities with and for people with disability in Australia in the areas of employment and education. He is a regular content advisor and contributor for the Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training, a current committee member of the Australian Web Accessibility Initiative (OzeWAI), and a recipient of the Champions of Change award from EPHEA. His professional interests focus on projects that foster inclusion by design an...
2023-08-3153 min
ADCETADCET Talking Tertiary with Professor Sandra Thom-JonesThe Talking Tertiary (TT) podcast series invites leading disability advocates from the community to share their expertise in supporting people with disability in tertiary education. We ask our guests to reflect on the changes they have seen in the sector and what the future of disability inclusion looks like.In this episode of the podcast, we talk with Professor Sandra Thom-Jones. Professor Sandra Thom-Jones, who also goes by the moniker 'the Autistic Professor', has worked for many years in the higher education sector providing leadership, advice and support for research engagement and impact across university r...
2023-08-2144 minADCETADCET Podcast: Building host organisation capacity to provide safe and equitable WIL for students with disabilityThis ADCET podcast is the audio version of our webinar: Building host organisation capacity to provide safe and equitable WIL for students with disability presented by Tanya Lawlis and Thomas Bevitt from the University of Canberra. This ADCET webinar welcomed Tanya Lawlis and Thomas Bevitt from the University of Canberra as they presented the findings from their research project.Inclusive and equitable work integrated learning (WIL) requires the collaboration between universities, host organisations and students. Host organisations, however, are not often included in the collaboration process despite being key in the delivery of WIL resulting i...
2023-08-0255 minADCETADCET Podcast: The headspace University Support ProgramThis ADCET podcast is the audio version of our webinar: The headspace University Support Program presented by Martine Oglethorpe (Clinical Lead, University Support Program, headspace).This ADCET Webinar, presented by Martine Oglethorpe (Clinical Lead, University Support Program, headspace) aimed to speak to all of the ways headspace can tailor mental health supports to the unique needs of universities and their staff and students. It also built awareness of the guiding principles that inform postvention supports and help seeking pathways.headspace has received funding from the Department of Health Commonwealth, under the National Suicide Prevention Leadership...
2023-07-0648 min
ADCETUniversal Design for Learning in Action: IrelandUniversal Design for Learning in Action: the what, why and how of UDLThis exciting new podcast series from ADCET interviews some of the top UDL experts internationally to talk about all things Universal Design for Learning or UDL. UDL is an inclusive teaching strategy which when applied to learning design enables inclusive curriculum design, development and delivery. It embraces learner variability, designs for it and reduces barriers to learning; creating a greater sense of belonging. It is not just good design for people with disability but for all students. In this podcast ADCET Manager...
2023-06-2937 minADCETADCET Podcast: Mental ill health in the student population and the impacts for educatorsThis ADCET podcast is the audio version of our webinar: Mental ill health in the student population and the impacts for educators presented by Brandon Taylor (Mental Health & Wellbeing Strategy Manager, TAFE Queensland).ADCET was delighted to welcome back Brandon Taylor (Mental Health & Wellbeing Strategy Manager, TAFE Queensland) for another hugely popular and informative presentation. In this webinar, Brandon asks four key questions to determine what has changed for adolescents in Australia over the previous two decades and what this means for tertiary educators and support services.Are more students disclosing and displaying mental health problems? H...
2023-04-1934 min
ADCETADCET Talking Tertiary with Graeme InnesThe Talking Tertiary (TT) podcast series invites leading disability advocates from the community to share their expertise in supporting people with disability in tertiary education. We ask our guests to reflect on the changes they have seen in the sector and what the future of disability inclusion looks like.In this episode of the podcast, we speak to Graeme Innes, Chancellor at Central Queensland University, about the importance of having people with disability in senior leadership roles in tertiary education. We discuss how senior leaders and education providers can better meet the needs of their students with...
2023-03-0226 minADCETADCET Podcast: Affirming LGBTIQA+ people with disabilityThis podcast is the audio adaptation of an ADCET webinar presented by Jax Jacki Brown OAM in November 2022. You’ll hear Jax explore the experiences of LGBTIQA+ people with disability through a social model of disability and intersectional lens. Jax utlises their lived experience as well as drawing on research into LGBTIQA+ people with disability to unpack the key issues of access and inclusion for this group.Jax also provided practical ways you can be supportive and affirming when working with LGBTIQA+ people with disability. They explored pronouns, how to use them and why they are...
2022-12-2043 min
ADCET20 stories for 20 yearsWe asked friends of ADCET to reflect on the last 20 years with ADCET. We asked them two questions:What has been the most significant change/s you have seen occur in the sector in the last 20 years?What change/s would you like to see happen in the next 20 years?Here's what they had to say...
2022-11-221h 23ADCETADCET Podcast: Transition to Higher Education for Students on the Autism SpectrumAlison Nuske, PhD candidate at Flinders University, provides an overview of a systematic literature review exploring the experiences of transition to higher education for Autistic students, as reported by Autistic students and family members of Autistic students. Alison discusses the findings of this review and their implications for future practice in university settings to improve the first-year experiences of autistic students in higher education.Using a bioecological theory model approach the review outlines the various interacting factors which influence the transition to higher education for Autistic students. Examining these systems highlights the complex nature of the transition...
2022-11-1840 minADCETADCET Podcast: Supporting Students with ADHD in the Tertiary SectorMichele Toner outlines common challenges faced by students with ADHD in the tertiary sector and provides practical strategies for supporting students to overcome these challenges and achieve their academic goals.The tertiary sector presents many challenges for students with ADHD. For those enrolling straight from school, the move requires the transition from a highly structured to a relatively unstructured environment. Whilst this can be liberating at first, the novelty soon wears off as the work builds up. For mature age students, challenges are different, as they are often juggling several commitments, including children and full-time work. Either...
2022-10-1139 minADCETADCET Podcast: Mental health - What does it look like?In this short podcast, Brandon Taylor, Mental Health & Wellbeing Strategy Manager at TAFE Queensland, provides an overview of what mental health is and how to strengthen it for everyday life. Brandon presented six different areas (building blocks) of mental wellbeing and practical strategies and activities that can be used to strengthen them in everyday life. In this podcast, mental wellbeing is defined as the unique way that you handle your emotions, respond to stress and also your general outlook on life.Watch the webinar and view associated resources: https://www.adcet.edu.au/re...
2022-10-1025 min
ADCETADCET Podcast: Leveraging students’ voices to strengthen student supportThis podcast is the audio adaptation of the ADCET webinar: Leveraging students’ voices to strengthen student support. In it, presenter Elizabeth Hitches, PhD Candidate at the University of Queensland, draws upon a study of university students’ voices to explore what makes for effective student support and the ways in which it can be enhanced and improved.The findings revealed that effective support goes beyond the tangible; it is not simply accommodating students’ academic needs, but the feeling of personalised support and care students receive, and enabling student agency and empowerment.Watch the webinar and further resour...
2022-09-2646 min
ADCETADCET Podcast: Managing complex and challenging mental health situationsThis ADCET Podcast is the audio adaptation of a webinar: Managing complex and challenging mental health situations, presented by Brandon Taylor (Mental Health & Wellbeing Strategy Manager, TAFE Queensland).Brandon focused on the small number of instances where a student’s mental ill health is so disruptive to their thinking, thoughts and/or behaviours that they are unable to engage and participate in their chosen courses. The session worked through what this behaviour can look like and how best to manage situations where there is a lack of progress and/or unacceptable behaviour relating to mental ill...
2022-08-3046 min
ADCETADCET Podcast: LGBTIQ+ inclusive practices for people with disabilityThis ADCET podcast is the audio version of our webinar: LGBTIQ+ inclusive practices for people with disability, presented by Dr Lynn Jarvis and Ana Pike.It is an introduction to the issues facing LGBTIQ+ people with disability and the ways inclusive practices can make a difference. Topics included:Understanding LGBTIQ+ language and terminologyAffirming LGBTIQ+ identities for people with disabilityEngaging respectfully with LGBTIQ+ people with disabilityEmbedding LGBTIQ+ inclusive practices into everyday behavioursDr Jarvis is the CEO of Working it Out: Tasmania’s diverse gender, sex and sexuality support service and education provider. Ana is...
2022-08-2242 min
Think UDLTechnical and Further Education with Jen Cousins and Meredith JacksonWelcome to Episode 89 of the Think UDL podcast: Technical and Further Education with Jen Cousins and Meredith Jackson. In this episode I speak with Meredith Jackson, the Leading Vocational Teacher at TAFE (Technical and Further Education), Queensland, and Jen Cousins, a Teaching and Learning Specialist in Accessibility and Inclusive Education at TAFE, South Australia. This is a great companion to our last episode, Episode 88 with Luis Perez and Tracey Hall from CAST who discussed Career and Technical Education in the United States of America. Now get a chance to speak with the leading voices in UDL in Technical and...
2022-07-261h 16
ADCET12@12: Does mindfulness matter?Does Mindfulness Matter? As the popularity of mindfulness in workplaces continues to grow, hear more about how it’s connected to our wellbeing, and take-away some easy mindfulness practices you can use through your day.12@12 sessions: Are you feeling the effects of compassion fatigue? Is work draining your energy? Need some self-care strategies to recharge and replenish? The 12@12 sessions are bite-size presentations that are around 12 minutes long and were held weekly at 12 pm during September - November 2020.(November 2020)Watch the recording and download the presentation slides.
2022-04-0814 min
ADCET12@12: Are you there yetAre you there yet? Do self-doubts and worries about failing stop you doing things? Do you sometimes feel like an imposter at work? Learn how a growth mindset can boost your confidence.12@12 sessions: Are you feeling the effects of compassion fatigue? Is work draining your energy? Need some self-care strategies to recharge and replenish? The 12@12 sessions are bite-size presentations that are around 12 minutes long and were held weekly at 12 pm during September - November 2020.(November 2020)Watch the recording and download the presentation slides
2022-04-0812 min
ADCET12@12: Using Strengths the Goldilocks WayUsing Strengths the Goldilocks Way. Consider what’s the right character strength, in just the right amount at just the right time.12@12 sessions: Are you feeling the effects of compassion fatigue? Is work draining your energy? Need some self-care strategies to recharge and replenish? The 12@12 sessions are bite-size presentations that are around 12 minutes long and were held weekly at 12 pm during September - November 2020.(November 2020)Watch the recording and download the presentation slides.
2022-04-0712 min
ADCET12@12: At our bestAt our Best. Become an active strength spotter in yourself and others using the language of the VIA character strengths. 12@12 sessions: Are you feeling the effects of compassion fatigue? Is work draining your energy? Need some self-care strategies to recharge and replenish? The 12@12 sessions are bite-size presentations that are around 12 minutes long and were held weekly at 12 pm during September - November 2020.Watch the recording and view the presentation slides.
2022-04-0512 min
ADCET12@12: Permission to be humanThese short podcast episodes are taken from our 12@12 session recordings with Debbie Hindle. Our sixth episode: Permission to be human, teaches you how to become more comfortable with uncomfortable emotions and the messages they have for us.Join ADCET for our new bite-size podcast sessions. Watch the recording and download the presentation slides.
2022-03-2913 min
Dear Dyslexic PodcastEpisode 49 with Darlene McLennan ADCETIn this podcast Shae speaks with Darlene McLennan is the Manager of the Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training (ADCET) and the National Disability Coordination Officer for Tasmania. Both of which are hosted by the University of Tasmania.
2022-02-2334 min
The FND PodcastMaggies corner | Let’s talk accessibilityThis episode we talk about accessibility and it’s an important issue not only in FND but in Disability in general. As a disabled led media ourselves we are amplifying Cripple Media. Follow Maggie on Instagram @Maggie.Chapman and her creatively on @maggiesa.creativelinks to check out recommendations todayThe juice media goverment advertisement that are false but it’s satire at its best and it’s hilarious. https://youtu.be/X_0zFEtPbiAParaolympics Dylan Alcott what an amazing man and especially at the paraolympics what he says a...
2021-10-0636 min
ADCET12@12: Sharing Good NewsSharing Good News. How you listen to good news can have more impact on your relationships than how you listen to bad news. Join ADCET for our new bite-size podcast sessions. These short podcast episodes are taken from our 12@12 session recordings with Debbie Hindle. Our fifth episode Sharing Good News teaches you how to build trust and rapport with active constructive listening. Watch the recording and download the presentation here.
2021-08-1712 min
ADCET12@12: Rethinking StressRethinking Stress. Given that it’s not stress itself but the way most of us think about stress that is harmful - do you need to rethink stress?Join ADCET for our new bite-size podcast sessions. These short podcast episodes are taken from our 12@12 session recordings with Debbie Hindle. Our fourth episode Rethinking Stress teaches you how to change the way you view stress.Watch the recording and download the presentation here.
2021-08-1712 min
ADCET12@12: Create an Inner AllyAre you feeling the effects of compassion fatigue? Is work draining your energy?Need some self-care strategies to recharge and replenish?Join ADCET for our new bite-size podcast sessions. These short podcast episodes are taken from our 12@12 session recordings with Debbie Hindle. Our third episode Create an Inner Ally teaches you how to replace your inner critic with a wise and caring friend that’s both kinder and much more effective.Watch the recording and download the presentation here.
2020-11-0612 min
ADCET12@12: Balancing BiasAre you feeling the effects of compassion fatigue? Is work draining your energy?Need some self-care strategies to recharge and replenish?Join ADCET for our new bite-size podcast sessions. These short podcast episodes are taken from our 12@12 session recordings with Debbie Hindle. Our second episode Balancing Bias teaches you to balance your built-in negativity bias and focus with perspective, clarity and hope.Watch the recording and download the presentation here.
2020-11-0513 minADCETDo the Right Thing with Special Guest Professor Marcia DevlinADCET is excited to bring you our latest podcast, which was produced in partnership with the National Centre for Student Equity in Higher Education (NCSEHE). In this Podcast we have the pleasure of chatting with Professor Marcia Devlin. Marcia is an outstanding researcher, leader and educator who has worked in executive and senior leadership roles at Victoria University, RMIT University, Federation University Australia, Open Universities Australia, the University of Melbourne and Deakin University. Marcia’s 300+ publications have been cited thousands of time. Through exploring the prominence of equity throughout Marcia’s career we are powerfully reminded that advan...
2020-11-041h 01
ADCET12@12: Jolts of JoyAre you feeling the effects of compassion fatigue? Is work draining your energy?Need some self-care strategies to recharge and replenish?Join ADCET for our new bite-size podcast sessions. These short podcast episodes are taken from our 12@12 session recordings with Debbie Hindle. Our first episode Jolts of Joy teaches you to short-circuit a downward spiral of negative emotions with a short sharp jolt of joy to broaden your brain’s capacity.Watch the recording and download the presentation here.
2020-10-2010 minADCETWhat comes first – education or economic growth? With special guest Jamil SalmiADCET again reaches out beyond Australian shores to explore the ins and outs of disability and equity in higher education. This time we travel (virtually) with Matt Brett to Colombia to chat with Global Tertiary Education Expert Jamil Salmi.Jamil has provided policy advice to governments and university leaders across over 100 countries. He consulted with and for the World Bank, the Organisation Economic Cooperation and Development, the European Commission, and closer to home, AusAid. There are few in the world that combine such a nuanced and comprehensive understanding of higher education globally, with a lifelong interest and...
2020-08-261h 06ADCETMentoring during the Time of COVID-19This podcast episode is the audio taken from our webinar, Mentoring during the Time of COVID-19. Over the last few years, a number of universities have implemented specialist peer mentoring programs to support students on the Autism Spectrum with their studies. While many of us appreciate the positive impact these can have for students on the spectrum, what’s the impact for the mentors? This podcast draws on the experience of a panel of student mentors from across Australia to explore the personal and potential professional benefits of being a mentor. Mentors will also share their insights on the...
2020-08-201h 01ADCETAdministrative excellence and the transformative power of education – Dr Lin Martin AOADCET listeners are in for a treat with this fourth podcast produced in association with the National Centre for Student Equity in Higher Education (NCSEHE). Dr Lin Martin recently completed a five-year term as a TEQSA Commissioner, having previously held leadership roles at Flinders University, the University of South Australia, the University of New South Wales, the Higher Education Council, the University of Melbourne, Deakin University, and RMIT University. Dr Lin Martin reflects on a career spanning the transition from a research higher degree student in the early 1970s to a brilliant career in higher ed...
2020-07-091h 35ADCETADCET crosses the ocean: Access & inclusion in Tertiary Education, Post-COVID-19 Part 3In this podcast, Karen McCall from Karlen Communications chats with David Swayn and Darlene McLennan about the pandemic and its impacts on access to education. Karen is a long standing and respected advocate in the field of accessible documents. Karen is a Microsoft MVP (Most Valued Professional) and an advisor to peak bodies, councils and government departments. During this conversation Karen shares with us her passion for the creation of a global inclusive education standard, some of the pitfalls of the pandemic with regard to accommodation not inclusion, and chats with us about procurement, law vs. attitude and more. O...
2020-06-1245 minADCETWorld Autism Acceptance Day - Student PanelThis podcast episode is the audio taken from our webinar, World Autism Acceptance Day - student panel. During this podcast we heard from university students on the autism spectrum, where they answered a number of key questions, including: What are some of the challenges students face in their studies?What helps a student succeed in their studies?What support or assistance does the student's university provide?What advice would a student give to others on the autism spectrum who are considering studying at university? The podcast is hos...
2020-06-0350 minADCET2018 Vision Australia Report: Online, but off-trackIn 2017 Vision Australia conducted survey-based research into the online learning experiences of university students who are blind or have low vision. 34 of the 35 respondents reported that experienced significant barriers when trying to use online learning environments, and in some cases these barriers prevented the students from completing their university studies.This podcast episode is the audio taken from our webinar, 2018 Vision Australia Report: Online, but off-track. Bruce Maguire outlines and discusses the findings of Vision Australia’s research into the significant barriers to online learning experienced by university students who are blind or have low vision. B...
2020-05-2655 minADCETThe global project: breaking down barriers to higher education pre and post-COVID-19In this Podcast Matt Brett is joined by Dr. Graeme Atherton to discuss some of the significant research that Graeme has undertaken, the impact of COVID-19 on Higher Education in the UK and internationally and why student equity matters to him personally. Matt also grabs the opportunity to talk about Liverpool’s lead in the Premier League title which Graeme handled in good humour being a Manchester United supporter. Dr. Graeme Atherton is an internationally renowned leader & researcher in the field of access and diversity in higher education. He founded and leads both AccessHE and the National Education Opportunities Net...
2020-05-2051 minADCETADCET crosses the ocean: Access & inclusion in Tertiary Education, Post-COVID-19 Part 2AHEAD in Ireland is well known for their promotion of Universal Design for Learning. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the rate of ad-hoc adjustments and fixes needed for students with disability has been alarming – noted in the United States, Ireland and Australia in discussion forums and other online methods. Join David Swayn from the NDCO Program and Darlene McLennan from the Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training as they host a discussion with Dara Ryder, the CEO of AHEAD in Ireland to talk about key issues surrounding COVID-19 for students with disability.This podcast will give you som...
2020-05-0550 minADCETTransition Pedagogy and The Best Chance For All – Professor Sally KiftHow lucky are we? In this second Podcast, produced in partnership with the National Centre for Student Equity in Higher Education (NCSEHE), we hear from Professor Sally Kift. Sally is a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (PFHEA), a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Law (FAAL), and President of the Australian Learning & Teaching Fellows (ALTF). She has held several university leaderships positions, including as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) at James Cook University. Sally is a national Teaching Award winner, a national Program Award winner, a Senior Teaching Fellow and a Discipline Scholar, Law. In 2017, she received an Australian...
2020-05-0552 minADCETADCET crosses the ocean: Access & inclusion in Tertiary Education, Post-Covid19, Part 1This series of conversations aims to share ideas and approaches with Higher Education institutions regarding the rapid move to online learning, and its impacts and opportunities for students with disability. From remote invigilation of exams, to physical accessibility needs at home, to increased demand for provisions of accessible materials and well-designed online platforms: it’s all happening – and fast. Join Darlene McLennan from ADCET and David Swayn from the NDCO Program as they host a discussion with Jamie Axelrod, Director – Disability Resources at Northern Arizona University. In this podcast Jamie shares some of the issues and approa...
2020-04-2259 minADCETThree essentials in the move on-lineThis Podcast is the audio from a webinar ADCET hosted in partnership with the National Centre for Student Equity in Higher Education (NCSEHE) on the 1st of April. We felt it was important that people get to have a choice at this time on how they can engage with our content. Listeners need to be aware our speakers may at times refer to a slide in their presentation. You can find the slides here - https://www.adcet.edu.au/resource/10282/three-essentials-in-the-move-on-line/The presentation highlighted “three essentials” for delivering a practical and engaging on-line learning experience for your...
2020-04-0951 minADCETA final word with Mary Kelly - Former Director of Equity at QUTADCET is excited to bring you our first podcast, which was produced in partnership with the National Centre for Student Equity in Higher Education (NCSEHE). Our first guest is Mary Kelly, who is the former Director of Equity at the Queensland University of Technology. Mary has just retired, and we didn’t want to miss the opportunity to capture some of the experiences and knowledge she has acquired over the last 20 years. Mary has been a leading voice in Australia on staff and student equity in Higher Education for more than 20 years. In this podcast, Mary...
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