Inclusive Learning Network

Please join the ISTE Inclusive Learning Network in celebrating World Usability Day on Thursday, November 8th. We will be offering a free webinar that evening starting at 7:30 PM EDT, 4:30 PM PDT. 

The theme for World Usability Day this year is Design for Good or Evil. For our webinar, we will explore the intersections of UX, UDL, Design Thinking and Accessibility. 

Our guest speaker will be Alesha Arp, UX Researcher with the Mind Research Institute. 

Sign up for the webinar to receive the Zoom link for the webinar room. 

We look forward to seeing you on the evening of November 8th! 

Luis Perez
President, ISTE Inclusive Learning Network
lperez@cast.org
@eyeonaxs 

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We want to invite you to join us for an internationally-focused session at the ISTE Conference 2018 - "Technology for Individuals with Disabilities Around the Globe," presented by the International Committee of the ISTE Inclusive Learning Network. The session will be held at the Chicago conference in W177 on Tuesday, June 26, 4-5:30pm CDT. You can also attend the session virtually at https://roosevelt.zoom.us/j/186685607 Read More

The Inclusive Learning Network invites you to join us for a webinar in celebration of Global Accessibility Awareness Day on Thursday, May 17th at 8 PM Eastern Time. The webinar will feature authors from Dr. Shiguru Ikuta’s upcoming book: “Handmade Teaching Materials for Students with Disabilities.” The webinar is co-sponsored with the UDL, AT and Special Education SIG of SITE and will feature ILN members Elizabeth Dalton, Susie Gronseth, Cindy and Kevin Anderson.

To join the webinar, log into Zoom with the following link:https://zoom.us/j/590446802. You can tweet during the webinar using the #InclusiveLN hashtag. Read More

Your Inclusive Learning Network Needs YOU to join the InclusiveLN Board and share your talents! It is not too late to join the team. We are looking for folks to join the 2018-2019 board and support Communications, Advocacy, Professional Development, International Relations, and other supportive roles. You can make a difference and create long lasting professional friendships! If you would like to get involved, be sure to complete the ISTE Volunteer form within the next 24 hours! We hope you will join us! Read More

Dear Inclusive LN Members,


Nominations are now open for the Inclusive Learning Network (ILN) Outstanding Educator Award! Nominate yourself or a colleague today via the 2018 InclusiveLN Award form.


The Inclusive Learning Network (ILN) Outstanding Educator Award honors an individual who exemplifies the vision and mission of the ILN - "enhancing opportunities for ALL learners through effective practices and technology resources." Nominations will be considered from individuals working in various educational settings, including but not limited to Pre-K-12, higher education, non-profit, and industry.


Previous winners, Mindy Johnson, Luis Pérez, and Mike Marotta, continue to be leaders in our field and active members of the InclusiveLN, consulting and presenting around the world on inclusive learning issues, making the most of social media to connect our PLC and advocate for change, and making a difference through pioneering UDL organizations such as CAST. Their ongoing commitment to inclusive learning truly exemplifies the intent of this award.


The call for nominations begins today, February 1, 2018 and runs through to the end of February. The winner will be honored in a variety of ways -

Award presented at ISTE 2018 PLN Leaders Breakfast
Blog posts honoring award recipients
ISTE social media posts
Complimentary one-year standard ISTE membership
Press release from ISTE

There will be ONE winner, but ALL nominees will be honored. Nominations will be shared with the Inclusive Learning Network Community via Social Media and ILN Website - A wonderful way to showcase exemplary work in this field!


Inclusively Yours,


Jennifer and Luis


Jennifer Edge-Savage

President, Inclusive Learning Network


Luis Perez

President-Elect, Inclusive Learning Network Read More