Concurrent Session IV: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM, EST  (60 minutes)

• Workshop 10: Ideas, Approaches, and Strategies for DEI in the Learning, Design, and Technology Curriculum
  (Curtis J. Bonk​, Indiana University)
  
  Addressing issues of learner diversity, equity, and inclusion are front and center across every educational sector today. In this session, Curt Bonk will discuss ways he has successfully fostered a learning community in diverse classes rich with various experiences, backgrounds, expectations, and needs, focusing on interaction, engagement, and inclusion of all voices. Drawing on an abundance of open educational resources (OER) and knowledge of OER practices, he utilizes instructional techniques rich in choice, flexibility, autonomy, and multiple forms of representation. By the end of this session, there will be dozens of methods that you can use to motivate and engage the diverse learners of this world.
  
  Target Audience: K–12 teachers, higher education faculty and administrators, instructional designers, and online learning directors and managers
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• Workshop 11: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Connectivism
  (Benjamin Brown, Stetson University)
  
  This presentation explores the intersection of AI development and the rise of connectivism in education. By examining how AI enhances networked learning environments, we reveal its role in fostering dynamic, personal learning experiences. Emphasizing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, we highlight AI's capacity to process vast data sets, enabling adaptive learning paths and immediate feedback for all learners. The implications for educators and learners are profound, signaling a transformative shift in how knowledge is created and shared.
  
  Target Audience: All educators and persons interested in technology
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• Workshop 12: Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) Image Generators to Promote DEIA in the Classroom
  (Triada Samaras, Kean University)
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  Using AI image generators for diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) initiatives can be a powerful tool to create diverse and inclusive visual content. In this workshop participants will learn to use this technology to create a more inclusive and engaging learning environment that reflects and celebrates the diversity of their students. This approach not only enhances artistic skills but also fosters a deeper understanding and appreciation of diverse cultures and perspectives.
  
  Target Audience: K-12 teachers​​​

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