Join Marylanders Online and partners for an informational Digital Equity Webinar series exploring the cutting edge of AI, digital literacy, access, and inclusion. This training series is open to educators, librarians, social workers, digital navigators, equity advocates, and anyone interested in learning more about digital equity. Click here to register or learn more about each webinar below. This webinar series is brought to you by the Maryland Digital Equity Coalition (MDEC).
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Friday, October 4th, 2024, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM EST
This webinar will provide an overview of how to ensure websites and digital materials are accessible and how to design inclusive presentations for individuals with vision or hearing disabilities. Register here.
Accessibility and the Intellectually Disabled Community
Friday, October 11th, 2024, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM EST
This webinar will provide attendees with a deeper understanding of accessible technology for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) and explore valuable resources and best practices to support their needs. Register here.
Accessibility and the Speech-Disabled Community
Friday, October 18th, 2024, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM EST
Description: This webinar will provide attendees with a deeper understanding of accessible technology for individuals with speech disabilities (SD) and explore valuable resources and best practices to support their needs. Register here.
Accessibility and the Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing Community
Friday, October 25th, 2024, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM EST
This webinar will help attendees gain a deeper understanding of the Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing (HoH) community. The session will introduce the unique technological challenges they face, and explore ways to create inclusive services for these individuals. Register here.
Libraries: Anchor Institutions & Digital Inclusion Leaders
Friday, November 1st, 2024, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EST
This webinar will uncover the potential of libraries as digital literacy hubs by exploring the digital skills training they offer, their impact on promoting digital literacy, and showing how to build stronger libraries through collaboration and resource sharing. Register here.
Accessibility and the Low Vision and Blind Community
Friday, November 8th, 2024, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM EST
This webinar will introduce essential accessibility technology tools for computers and smartphones and explore resources to support low-vision and blind (LVB) individuals. Register here.
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Its Use in the Classroom
Friday, November 15th, 2024, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EST
This webinar will introduce the fundamentals of artificial intelligence (AI) and explore how it can be effectively and safely used in teaching settings. Register here.
Student Voices on AI in Education
Friday, November 22nd, 2024, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EST
Discover how AI is shaping the student experience in today's world. Register here.
Using AI to Foster Critical Thinking about Bias, Ethics, and Data
Friday, December 6th, 2024, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EST
Explore the ways that AI can be used as a powerful tool for developing critical thinking skills related to bias, ethics, and data. Register here.
