How Do We Build A More Inclusive Learning Environment?

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Brief Abstract

This Exposition Foundry session aims to honor the goals of OLC Innovate with a space for discussing how we can all create more inclusive learning environments while sharing how Remote Learner is attempting to answer that question for ourselves.

Presenters

Lead Presenter: Geoff Horsfall, Remote Learner (A Learning Pool Company)

Geoff Horsfall is the Senior Product Manager for Remote Learner, where he oversees the company's product development, marketing, and partnerships. Prior to joining Remote Learner, he founded Medallion Learning, which provided job skills instruction for adult and working learners. He has an extensive background in K-12 academic publishing, particularly early literacy skill development. He has an MBA and a graduate certificate in local government from the University of Colorado. Geoff is passionate about building community through inclusive, empowering learning experiences. He lives with his wife and two daughters in Denver, Colorado.

Extended Abstract

Since OLC Innovate 2020, important conversations about equity, inclusion, and justice have sparked commitments from institutions and organizations across the country to listen, learn, and take action. Remote Learner, A Learning Pool Company, is thrilled to see that this issue is central to the theme of OLC Innovate 2021 and honors that effort by using this space to create another opportunity for collaboration.

In this Exposition Foundry session, we will discuss how we can all create more inclusive learning environments while also sharing how Remote Learner is attempting to answer that question for ourselves. At Remote Learner, our aim is to make sure conversations about equity and inclusion are a part of everything we do: in our day-to-day operations, in our relationships with our clients, and in the solutions we offer. And above all else, we're committed to seeking out opportunities to listen and learn. We look forward to learning from all of you in this Exposition Foundry session as well.