Abstracts

LXD Webinar Series: Inclusive Design in Digital Learning: LGBTQ+ Representation Meets Mental Health
This talk delves into a multidisciplinary investigation focusing on the intersections of LGBTQ+ representation and mental health across various digital platforms, including video games, educational tools, and visual media. The study covers an array of developmental projects such as a Twine-based game designed to simulate a day in the life of an individual with severe depression, a reentry simulation crafted in Articulate Storyline 360 targeting challenges faced after prison incarceration, and an ASL instructional game with YouTube integration. Additionally, the presentation includes the details of the development of an educational app aimed at assisting caregivers of children with epilepsy.
LXD Webinar Series: (TRANS)forming Gender-Inclusivity in Science and STEM
Despite considerable advancements, gender-inclusive science and STEM education remains an ongoing challenge in our educational system. Over the past decade, there's been notable progress in promoting an inclusive approach to STEM education for women and girls. Yet, research reveals that K-12 classrooms can still be hostile environments for LGBTQ+ students, particularly trans, nonbinary, and gender-creative youth. This presentation will discuss an exploratory study on the gender-inclusive teaching methodologies of 10 transgender science educators and the development of the TRANS (Trans and Research-informed Approaches for Nonbinary and gender-inclusive Science education) Framework for gender-inclusive science teaching. This presentation aims to provide attendees with the tools and insights needed for a more inclusive science education landscape.
LXD Webinar Series - Playing with Trauma- The Ethics of Making Games with Emotionally Heavy Content
In this webinar, Dr. Kelli Dunlap explores how game designers can prioritize player safety through developed guidelines for creating emotionally heavy content. This has tremendous importance as games increasingly explore challenging psychological and mental health topics such as shame, guilt, and regret.
LXD Webinar Series -The Inclusive Learning Pledge: L&D’s Role in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Belonging
This session explores L&D’s role in diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging. Kayleen Holt introduces the “Inclusive Learning Pledge” which aims to build a more inclusive world, one learning experience at a time.
LXD Webinar Series - Inclusive Accessibility: Beyond Colors and Captions
In this session, Bela Gaytan discusses creating a more inclusive learning experience by accommodating a wider range of disabilities and creating a sense of belonging for all.
LXD Webinar Series - Agile Project Management for Instructional Designers
This webinar discusses the importance of Agile project management in the design and development of eLearning projects. Panelists will share their experiences with Agile project management and offer recommendations for instructional designers interested in leading projects.
LXD Webinar Series - Learning Environment Visual Mapping
In this webinar, our guest speaker Dr. Sonia Tiwari discussed the importance of visual representations of students and the multi-dimensions of learning spaces. Dr. Tiwari shared how the method can be used and offered recommendations for instructional designers to create effective learning environments.
LXD Webinar Series - Think-Aloud Methods: Just-in-Time & Systematic Methods to Improve Course Design
In this webinar, our guest speakers discussed methods and strategies to maximize the user experience within course designs. The panelists shared their experiences and offer recommendations for instructional designers.
LXD Webinar Series - LXD Challenges for Novice Designers
In this webinar, our guest speakers discussed common challenges that novice designers face when designing learning experiences. Panelists will share their experiences and suggestions.
LXD Webinar Series - Two Certificates in LXD at the University of Michigan
In this webinar, speakers discussed how to best prepare instructional designers to develop learner-centered designs.
LXD Webinar Series - European Perspectives on Learning Experience Design
In this webinar, Niels Floor discusses international perspectives surrounding LXD and gives recommendations for instructional designers to create effective learning environments.
LXD Webinar Series - Learner Experience Design in Professional Environments
In this webinar, the panelists discuss how to develop learner-centered designs when designing a MOOC, and share their experiences and suggestions.
LXD Webinar Series - Start by Starting: Design Accessible Experiences Today 

Julia Murray discusses what web accessibility is, how it's valuable to designers and their organizations, and how to start designing accessible and inclusive digital experiences today (Hint: It's easier than you think!)


LXD Webinar Series - Marrying Think-aloud Methods with Heuristic Evaluations to Improve Course Design 

In this webinar, Dr. Gregg and Dr. Aldemir discuss how to implement expert heuristic evaluation and user data through think-aloud protocols to examine learning experience design in higher education.