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Inclusive & Online PodcastNavigating the History of Native American Culture and Colonialism in Education, Part 2This month we welcome back Andrea Knutson and Noelle Mongene from OU's Native American Advisory Committee. In the second part of a two-part episode, they provide updates on their efforts around the OU community, including the dedication of a Native American Heritage Site and who led the charge to establish OU's Land Acknowledgement Statement.ResourcesHonoring Native American heritage at Oakland UniversityOU Land AcknowledgementGoing Beyond Land AcknowledgmentsNative American Cultural Knowledge CourseOU Native American Advisory CommitteeCelebrating Native American Heritage Month Across Campus - OU MagazineOakland University becomes 1st US campus to return land use to Native American...
2024-02-2326 minInclusive & Online PodcastNavigating the History of Native American Culture and Colonialism in Education, Part 1This month we welcome Andrea Knutson and Noelle Mongene from OU's Native American Advisory Committee. In the first part of a two-part episode, they provide historical context on relations between early Americans and Native Americans, and how those interactions affected the advancement of Native culture, language, and practices.Resources Honoring Native American heritage at Oakland UniversityOU Land AcknowledgementGoing Beyond Land AcknowledgmentsNative American Cultural Knowledge CourseOU Native American Advisory CommitteeCelebrating Native American Heritage Month Across Campus - OU MagazineOakland University becomes 1st US campus to return land use to Native American community - ClickOnDetroitList of Michigan Tribal...
2024-01-2619 minInclusive & Online PodcastSeason 2 ReflectionsKate, Dan, and Kayla discuss what they've learned over the course of our second season, and share some of our favorite clips from the year. Join us as we wrap Season 2 and look ahead to Season 3.
2023-12-2919 minInclusive & Online PodcastFinancial Aid and DEI, Part 2 - DEI in the Financial Aid ProcessThis month we continue our conversation with OU's Director of Financial Aid, Nicole Boelk. We discuss how recent changes to the upcoming FAFSA are intended to address concerns over accessibility, the federal verification process, and common misconceptions about the financial aid. Come learn more about how financial aid offices, and the staff who work in them, play a critical role in DEI throughout the campus community.
2023-11-2421 minInclusive & Online PodcastFinancial Aid and DEI Part 1 - FAFSA SimplificationIn part 1 of a 2 part conversation, we meet with Oakland University's Director of Financial Aid, Nicole Boelk, to discuss recent federal changes to the 2024-25 FAFSA. We discuss how changes to the FAFSA calculation could mean more access to aid for new populations, and the implications for the broader financial aid community. Come learn more about these sweeping changes prior to the new FAFSA release scheduled for December 2023.
2023-10-2717 minInclusive & Online PodcastDEI in the Admissions ProcessThis month we met with Allan Case, Director of Admissions Operations at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida. This wide-ranging discussion covers the admissions process, DEI considerations, and how current legislation and Supreme Court rulings have affected admissions practices.
2023-09-2942 min
The Moodle PodcastInclusivity in eLearning with Oakland UniversityIntroducing Kayla Yucha, Kate Huttenlocher and Dan Arnold from Oakland University. Together, they work in the eLearning and instructional support office at Oakland University and co-host the podcast Inclusive & Online. Inclusive & Online podcast covers topics relating to inclusivity, educational technology, and online learning. Today we discuss their key learnings and favourite episodes as well as their usage of Moodle at Oakland University. Oakland University uses Moodle as their LMS, supported by the Brickfield Education Labs integration. Brickfield Education Labs offer a comprehensive platform to improve the accessibility of Moodle course content. ht...
2023-09-0521 minInclusive & Online PodcastCampus Awakens: Considerations for the Start of Fall CoursesThis month we take a break from interviewing guests. Instead, the three of us discussed some of the issues facing students as they return to campus for the fall. We also give a sneak peak into how this discussion will help frame the remainder of Season 2.
2023-08-2510 minInclusive & Online Podcast What Does Your Syllabus Say About You? A Conversation on Building an Inclusive Syllabus and Learning EnvironmentThis month we met with Dr. Olysha Magruder from Johns Hopkins University's Whiting School of Engineering. This wide-ranging discussion covers inclusivity, culture, accessibility, and how you can incorporate concepts of each to create an engaging and inclusive learning environment. Come learn more about how the tone and language you use in your syllabus could be enhanced by using a more inclusive approach.
2023-07-2836 minInclusive & Online PodcastWhat is Juneteenth? This month we sit down with Angie Freeman from the University of Michigan to discuss Juneteenth. Come learn more about the history of the holiday, some of the rich symbolism surrounding the Juneteenth flag, and implications for higher education. ResourcesNational Museum of African American History and Culture articleHistory of JuneteenthNY TimesHistory ChannelJuneteenth Flag historyMake Your Own Juneteenth FlagDetroit Free Press - local eventsJuneteenth Reading ListsList 1List 2...
2023-06-3036 minInclusive & Online PodcastFrom the Military to the Classroom - What's It Like Being a Student Veteran?On this month's episode, we sit down with a couple of student veterans to discuss their experience going from the military and back into the classroom. They share how their military experience set them up to be successful in the classroom, and how they navigate learning with younger students whose concerns are often quite different than their own.
2023-05-2635 minInclusive & Online PodcastAccessible Video Content with Danielle NicholsonThis month we discuss accessible video content with Oakland University Instructional Designer, Danielle Nicholson. We explore tactics to help reduce the anxiety of getting started with video creation and mention helpful tools that you and your students can use now to create accessible videos. Come learn how you can master the art of creating accessible videos in your courses.
2023-04-2830 minInclusive & Online PodcastRemoving Barriers to Learning: How the Disability Support Services Office Creates Equitable AccommodationsThis month, Dan, Kayla, and Kate speak with Christie Gough, the Disability Support Services Coordinator at Oakland University. Christie shares some insight about student accommodations and dives into how accommodations are provided in online and face to face courses. This episode also sees the return of our tech tools segment where we discuss OU's new accessibility checker: Brickfield Accessibility Toolkit!
2023-03-3032 minInclusive & Online PodcastTwo or More with Brian PettyWhat box do you check for race when you're filling out a form? For many people, there's not necessarily an easy answer. Two or more refers to people who identify as two or more races. We meet with Oakland University student Brian Petty to hear about his personal identity journey and what it means to be two or more.
2023-02-2431 minInclusive & Online PodcastLife of the Student AthleteOn this month's episode, we sit down with two student athletes to get their take on what it's like being both a student and athlete at the D1 level. On top of their academic obligations, you'll be surprised to learn how much more time management is need to balance a student athlete schedule. We also discuss implications for learning while on the road, mental well-being, and more of the issues student athletes face while trying to obtain their education.
2023-01-2729 minInclusive & Online PodcastSeason 1 ReflectionsKate, Dan, and Kayla announce some exciting news for Season 2, and share some of their favorite moments from Season 1.
2022-12-3024 minInclusive & Online PodcastUsing Open Educational Resources to Make Learning More Equitable & AffordableKate and Dan meet with OU Librarian Julia Rodriguez to learn more about her work with Open Educational Resources, commonly referred to as OER. Come learn more about the basics of OER and how these they can help with college affordability. We debunk common myths about getting started with OER, and discuss how moving toward using open resources helps with student recruitment and retention.
2022-11-1825 minInclusive & Online PodcastInternational Student ExperienceIn this episode, Kate and Dan discuss some of the issues international students face when it comes to culture, employment status, and everything else the comes with being a college student. Gracy and Dasha join the show to share their stories and advice for international students.
2022-10-2135 minInclusive & Online PodcastStudent Financial Challenges with Dr. George SandersIn this episode, Kate and Dan sit down with Dr. George Sanders, Associate Professor of Sociology from Oakland University's College of Arts and Sciences. We discuss a variety of financial issues students face while pursuing a degree, while weaving the conversation through related topics of socioeconomic status, cultural capital, and general well-being.
2022-09-2332 minInclusive & Online PodcastChosen, Preferred, and Legal Name: Sharing Student ExperiencesIn this episode, Dan and Kate talk with Mercy Daniel, a former international student at Oakland University, and Koda Grasl, a current OU Senior about their experiences in higher education going by a chosen or preferred name. Tune in to hear two unique student experiences as we return to the topic of names and how they play a role in the higher education environment.Show Notes and Resources:Supporting Chosen Names and Pronouns - Johns HopkinsChosen Name Use is Linked to Reduced Depressive Symptoms, Suicidal Ideation and Behavior among Transgender Youth
2022-08-2626 minInclusive & Online PodcastAccessible Audio Content with Christina MooreKate and Dan discuss accessible audio content with Christina Moore. We explore how multiple modalities enhance the learning experience for everybody, and how you can get started creating your own audio content today.Tech ToolsBlackboard AllyCETLMoodle Multimedia ToolsGarageband - audio editing, Mac onlyAudacity - Free audio editing, Mac or PCOtter.ai - audio transcriptionAudio eLearning TipsCreating Audio Description: Equality, Diversity, and InclusionIncreasing inclusion through audio described exhibits: A case study
2022-07-2234 minInclusive & Online PodcastInclusive Course Design with Jess Tess-NavarroIn this episode, Kate and Dan discuss the basics of inclusive course design with Jess Tess-Navarro. Jess shares valuable insight from an instructional designer perspective, and offers helpful tips on how to start making inclusive courses of your own.Resources:Ease Learning's DEI Rubric for Equitable Course DesignEvaluating your course for inclusivity - What can I do now?CETL's Inclusive Practice and Diversity Teaching ResourcesBeyond Inclusive Practice and Teaching Tips by Christina MooreThe Gender Spectrum Collection by VICE (Stock Photography Collection)Nappy...
2022-06-2422 minInclusive & Online PodcastDigital Accessibility with Rae Holston-TurnerIn this episode, Kate and Dan discuss the history of digital accessibility at OU, and speak with recent OU graduate Rae Holston-Turner. Rae shares her story about her learning experience as a student with a disability, and valuable perspective on what we can do now to create more inclusive learning spaces.
2022-05-2023 minInclusive & Online PodcastWhat’s in a Name? - with Myshia Liles-MoultrieIn this episode, Kate and Dan discuss the importance of correct name pronunciation with Myshia Liles-Moultrie from Oakland University's Center for Multicultural Initiatives. Join us as we discuss name pronunciation, cultural identity, and sense of belonging and how faculty and staff can take action now with some free and easy tech tools.Show Notes and Transcripts:Sharing Name Pronunciation on Your Moodle Profile - Oakland University Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning"They can learn to say my name": Redistributing Responsibility for Integrating Immigrants to Canada - 2016Why Pronouncing Students...
2022-04-2224 minInclusive & Online PodcastLGBTQIA+ Inclusion with Kelli DowdIn this episode, Kate and Dan discuss LGBTQIA+ inclusion with one of Oakland University's most passionate advocates, Kelli Dowd. Join Kate, Dan, Kelli, as they discuss the book Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe, OU Pride month, and share their own thoughts, feelings, and experiences surrounding LGBTQIA+ inclusion.Show Notes and Transcripts:Sharing Your Pronouns in ZoomOakland University Pride MonthOakland University LGBTQIA+ Employee Resource GroupTranscript (opens episode in YouTube)
2022-03-2423 min