{"id":5586,"date":"2025-06-21T01:00:01","date_gmt":"2025-06-21T08:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edtechuvic.ca\/edci339\/2025\/06\/21\/blog-post-5weekly-reflection\/"},"modified":"2025-06-21T01:00:01","modified_gmt":"2025-06-21T08:00:01","slug":"blog-post-5weekly-reflection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edtechuvic.ca\/edci339\/2025\/06\/21\/blog-post-5weekly-reflection\/","title":{"rendered":"Blog Post 5:Weekly Reflection"},"content":{"rendered":"

EDCI 339 <\/p>\n

This week\u2019s readings reshaped my understanding of what it means to be \u201cinclusive\u201d in online and open education. This week\u2019s readings urged me to consider the different complexities involved in designing and participating in open and online learning environments and platforms.\u00a0<\/p>\n

After understanding Funes and Mackness\u2019s (2018) critique of open educational initiatives on inclusion, where the reproduction of exclusion occurs, there are many factors that contribute to something being inclusive due to power, identity, as well as each individual\u2019s experiences in learning spaces. <\/p>\n

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The CAST UDL (Universal Design for Learning) framework offers a different approach to accessibility that addresses the diverse needs of all learners. Through the three key principles of multiple means of engagement, representation, and expression, the reading and videos examine the design of the environment and learning experience rather than the barriers within the learner as an individual. It is about educators designing instruction that accommodates learners\u2019 diverse learning needs. After watching the video, I am interested in how the Cast UDL can be implemented in all online courses without institutional commitment and involvement with resources.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The Inclusive Design Research Centre (IDRC) emphasizes the importance of understanding diversity and uniqueness within each individual. Instead of taking a one-size-fits-all approach, the inclusive design recognizes, values, and respects each person\u2019s individuality and views them as unique. In order to achieve universal fairness and inclusion, IDRC seeks to approach inclusive design through adaptability and involvement.<\/p>\n

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After reflecting on all the readings, I began to understand the difficulty in designing open education to allow and promote an environment that is both accessible and inclusive. There are pivotal factors involved in creating an inclusive and accessible online environment that extend beyond simply making content open and free. This week has deepened my understanding of what it means to design and participate in learning that is accessible and inclusive for learners. My inquiry is about understanding how open educational environments can be designed to prioritize learner autonomy and inclusivity without simply reinforcing dominant norms.<\/p>\n

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References:\u00a0<\/p>\n

About UDL<\/em>. UDL On Campus: About UDL. (n.d.). https:\/\/udloncampus.cast.org\/page\/udl_about\u00a0<\/p>\n

Funes, M., & Mackness, J. (2018). When inclusion excludes: A counter narrative of Open Online Education. Learning, Media and Technology<\/em>, 43<\/em>(2), 119\u2013138. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/17439884.2018.1444638<\/p>\n

Philosophy<\/em>. Inclusive Design Research Centre. (n.d.). https:\/\/idrc.ocadu.ca\/about\/philosophy\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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