#altc, ALT, Antiracism, Conferences, HigherEd, Inclusivity, Research

Becoming an antiracist researcher – an analysis of sphere of influence

In my recent ALT 2021 presentation on "How do I become an anti-racist researcher", my cross-institutional colleagues and I approached racism from a different angle. My colleagues presented as I had back-to-back sessions on anti-racism: "When learning technologists tackle sectorial racism via recruitment and staff development" - see post "The fear of talking about racism". This… Continue reading Becoming an antiracist researcher – an analysis of sphere of influence

ALT, Committee, Conferences, CPD, HigherEd, OER

My OERxDomains21 committee member experience – to be repeated

To say that I enjoyed the OERxDomains21 committee experience would be underrated. Despite the pandemic, I had felt the energy that I often had when chairing in-person conferences myself. Why? Because Discord brought some fresh air from Zoom, BlackBoard Collaborate, and the likes that I have been using so far during the pandemic. That I… Continue reading My OERxDomains21 committee member experience – to be repeated

#altc, ALT, Assessment, Conferences, HigherEd, Inclusivity

Alternative assessments for inclusivity

Having worked extensively with less abled students, with either physical or mental health issues, I have learnt, and still learning, to adapt to their needs, and it is the most rewarding and fulfilling experience of not forcing them down institutional systems which preclude their academic and holistic growth. This is an extract of a contribution… Continue reading Alternative assessments for inclusivity

Accessibility, Change Management, Conferences, Disability, Discrimination, Erasmus Mundus, HigherEd

What inclusivity means for EMA and for me

Recently, as Organising Committee Chair, although based in UK at that time, I flew one conference attendee (now dear friend) in an electric wheelchair from Budapest to Vienna for the EMA General Assembly (23-25th February 2019) with joint events with the Marie Curie Alumni Association conference. It was no easy task, I had to juggle… Continue reading What inclusivity means for EMA and for me