Module 5: Inclusive Digital Pedagogy and Accessibility

By the end of this module, learners will have:

• Developed a clear understanding of what inclusion and accessibility mean in digital higher education.
• Identified common barriers that can limit student engagement and access in online and hybrid learning environments.
• Applied one or more nudging strategies to support inclusive practices, such as feedback prompts, inclusive defaults, or peer-level sharing.
• Redesigned at least one teaching element (e.g., syllabus, lesson plan, digital resource) to improve accessibility using small, intentional changes.
• Reflected on their own teaching environment and contributed to a broader culture of inclusion through dialogue with peers or institutional feedback.

Inclusive digital pedagogy is not about doing more, it’s about doing differently. Through this module, you have explored how nudging strategies can support more equitable, accessible, and participatory digital learning environments. You’ve seen that inclusion is not the responsibility of one person or one tool, but rather the result of intentional design choices and collaborative cultures.

Small steps matter. A well-placed prompt, a thoughtful format choice, a moment of reflection, these all contribute to a more inclusive experience for learners. As you move forward, remember that the goal is not perfection, but progress: to keep noticing, adjusting, and sharing.

Your next challenge is not just to apply what you’ve learned, but to keep nudging yourself and others toward practices that welcome every student into the learning process.