{"id":20048,"date":"2024-05-17T07:24:26","date_gmt":"2024-05-17T14:24:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lumenlearning.com\/?p=20048"},"modified":"2025-12-09T11:31:20","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T19:31:20","slug":"sxsw24-reflection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lumenlearning.com\/sxsw24-reflection\/","title":{"rendered":"Looking Back at Lumen&#8217;s Participation in SXSW EDU Panel on Reimagined STEM Courseware"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By: Daysha Jackson-Sanchez, Vice President of Equity Solutions<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reflecting on the conversations that have profoundly impacted my thinking this year, one in particular has persistently occupied my thoughts: the SXSW EDU panel, &#8220;<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/schedule.sxswedu.com\/2024\/events\/PP145686\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reimagined STEM Courseware: Equity-Centered Digital Learning<\/a><\/span>.&#8221; For the second consecutive year, I had the privilege of joining leading academics on this equity-focused platform. Moderated by Professor Aireale Rodgers, Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the panel featured esteemed voices such as Dr. Ariel Anbar from Arizona State University and Dr. Brian McGowan from American University. Together, we delved into how courseware and technology, especially in STEM subjects, can support equitable student success for minoritized students.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few key takeaways from our conversation:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><b>Digital courseware does not replace the faculty member\/instructor. <\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The faculty member is the primary source of instruction and establishes a human connection with students. Caring is an evidence-based practice that we know students respond to and courseware can help <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">enable<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that practice. For example, in <\/span><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/lumenlearning.com\/what\/one\">Lumen One<\/a><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">,<\/span> we offer an Introduce Yourself assignment that gives students the opportunity to share more about themselves \u2013 their background and goals \u2013 with the instructor . This information helps faculty members better understand their students and tailor instruction accordingly.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_20050\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lumenlearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Introduce-Yourself-Student-Question-Goals.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20050\" class=\"wp-image-20050\" src=\"https:\/\/lumenlearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Introduce-Yourself-Student-Question-Goals.png\" alt=\"image of Lumen One's Student Introduce Yourself Survey example\" width=\"590\" height=\"349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lumenlearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Introduce-Yourself-Student-Question-Goals-200x118.png 200w, https:\/\/lumenlearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Introduce-Yourself-Student-Question-Goals-300x178.png 300w, https:\/\/lumenlearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Introduce-Yourself-Student-Question-Goals-400x237.png 400w, https:\/\/lumenlearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Introduce-Yourself-Student-Question-Goals-600x355.png 600w, https:\/\/lumenlearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Introduce-Yourself-Student-Question-Goals-768x455.png 768w, https:\/\/lumenlearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Introduce-Yourself-Student-Question-Goals-800x474.png 800w, https:\/\/lumenlearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Introduce-Yourself-Student-Question-Goals.png 959w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-20050\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Example of a question found in Lumen One&#8217;s Student Introduce Yourself Survey.<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><b>When it comes to digital courseware, instructors need support.<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> There is a cognitive process in learning and using technology effectively. My fellow panelist, Dr. McGowan, spoke of reimagining professional development in a way that becomes more institutionalized, involving everyone from the IT department to faculty and equity centers on campus.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><b>The practice of designing and using equity-centered courseware isn\u2019t easy.<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> After nearly one year of introducing Lumen One to our partners and other institutions, we are excited by what we\u2019ve seen so far, but we are still learning and building community. I remain energized and encouraged by the fact that the equity conversation is growing, as evidenced at SXSW EDU, and equity-centered courseware is increasingly in demand.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The lasting impact of our panel discussion is deeply rooted in the insights shared by my fellow panelists. Their perspectives have served as a guiding light, helping to navigate through the challenges we encounter. In a time where it is crucial to build equitable products and engage faculty, the wisdom exchanged during our conversation has been invaluable. It has provided me with direction, keeping me (and my team) focused on real issues and practical solutions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we move ahead, it is important to revisit and underscore the significance of these insights. They should stay at the heart of our plans and strategies as we navigate the complexities of education. In doing so, we ensure that our efforts are aligned with the principles of equity and inclusion, propelling us towards a future where every student has the opportunity to thrive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can listen to the full panel <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/schedule.sxswedu.com\/2024\/events\/PP145686\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you would like to learn more about <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lumen One<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can reach out and <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/info.lumenlearning.com\/one-demo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">request a demo<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By: Daysha Jackson-Sanchez, Vice President of Equity Solutions Reflecting on the conversations that have profoundly impacted my thinking this year, one in particular has persistently occupied my thoughts: the SXSW EDU panel, &#8220;Reimagined STEM Courseware: Equity-Centered Digital Learning.&#8221; For the second consecutive year, I had the privilege of joining leading academics on this equity-focused platform. 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