Reagen Dozier

One of my biggest takeaways from this module is that accessibility is both a legal obligation and a fundamental responsibility of educational institutions. The discussion of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, particularly Sections 504 and 508, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) reinforced that providing equitable access to education requires more than responding to individual accommodation requests. Institutions and instructors must proactively identify and remove barriers that prevent students with disabilities from fully participating in educational opportunities.

In my role overseeing academic support services at a California community college, I recognize how important institutional coordination is in ensuring students… >>>

One of my biggest takeaways from this module is that accessibility must be intentionally incorporated into online course design rather than treated as something we address only after a student requests accommodations. I particularly appreciated the distinction between impairment, accommodation, and accessibility, as well as the discussion of disabilities that may not be immediately visible. We cannot assume that students experience online learning environments in the same way or that every student will disclose a disability.

In my role overseeing academic support services at a California community college, I regularly work with programs designed to remove barriers to student success.… >>>

One of my biggest takeaways from this module is that critical thinking develops when students are given meaningful opportunities to examine different perspectives, question assumptions, collaborate with others, and apply their knowledge to real-world problems. I particularly appreciated the emphasis on problem-based learning and the idea that learning does not always require one correct answer. Sometimes, the most valuable learning occurs through the process of exploring a problem, evaluating evidence, and explaining the reasoning behind a conclusion.

In my role overseeing academic support services at a California community college, I see the importance of these skills through our peer tutoring,… >>>

One of my biggest takeaways from this module is that creating a student-centered learning environment requires intentional instructional design, consistent communication, and meaningful opportunities for students to apply what they are learning. I particularly appreciated the recommendation to begin with three to five active learning strategies rather than attempting to redesign an entire course at once. This approach allows instructors to experiment, assess effectiveness, and make improvements while maintaining alignment with course learning objectives.

In my role overseeing academic support services at a California community college, I regularly see how important it is for students to engage actively with course… >>>

One of my biggest takeaways from this module is that the barriers to active learning are not always related to technology or instructional design. Often, they stem from the expectations and attitudes of both instructors and students. Instructors may be hesitant to move away from traditional teaching methods, while students may interpret active learning as the instructor not teaching because they are accustomed to receiving information rather than actively constructing their own understanding.

In my role overseeing academic support services at a California community college, I regularly see how students' previous educational experiences shape their expectations. For example, students sometimes… >>>

One of my biggest takeaways from this module is that active learning requires a shift in how we approach teaching and learning. Rather than viewing students as passive recipients of information, we need to create opportunities for them to actively construct knowledge through discussion, reflection, collaboration, and problem-solving. I particularly appreciated the emphasis on instructors serving as facilitators or "guides on the side" while still providing the structure, communication, and support students need to succeed.

In my role overseeing academic support services at a California community college, I see the importance of active learning through our tutoring, peer academic mentoring,… >>>