PinnedSeyed Abdollah ShahrokniEmpathy & SympathyAs we reflect on how empathy shows up in our work as educators, it is important to draw a distinction between sympathy and empathy…Mar 8Mar 8
PinnedSeyed Abdollah ShahrokniEssentials of Inclusive TeachingCreating an inclusive space requires intentional efforts, those that communicate to students “you’re safe and welcome here.” Some are…Feb 4Feb 4
PinnedSeyed Abdollah ShahrokniThe UDL Framework: The WHY, WHAT, and HOW of LearningUniversal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework promoted by the Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST) that provides a set of…Dec 7, 2023Dec 7, 2023
PinnedSeyed Abdollah ShahrokniPrinciples of Instructional Media DesignThe Non-designer’s Design Book by Robin Williams is a very interesting and useful instructional media design text. Aside from so many…Nov 16, 2023Nov 16, 2023
Seyed Abdollah ShahrokniCatalyst Logos: A Retrospective ShowcaseI created a series of logos for a professional development program, Catalyst, which I facilitated for many years at my institution. This…Jul 21Jul 21
Seyed Abdollah ShahrokniTrapped in the 5th Century: An Educational Escape Room GameImmersed in the challenge, five players buzz with anticipation, their eyes gleaming with excitement as they explore every corner and detail…Jul 3Jul 3
Seyed Abdollah ShahrokniImplicit BiasImplicit (or unconscious) bias is a universal phenomenon, not limited by race, gender, or country of origin. Biases have evolutionary…Mar 8Mar 8
Seyed Abdollah ShahrokniStudent EngagementEducators strive to accommodate and “engage” all students coming from diverse backgrounds. Engagement is important to everyone is…Jan 8Jan 8
Seyed Abdollah ShahrokniUDL and DI: Proactive vs. ReactiveUniversal Design for Learning (UDL) and Differentiated Instruction (DI) are both approaches aimed at cater to diverse learners; however…Jan 7Jan 7