New Date 3/24/22 for “Equity, Accessibility and Artificial Intelligence” Panel
The Equity, Accessibility, and Artificial Intelligence in Global Education panel discussion has been rescheduled.
Please RSVP HERE for next Thursday, March, 24, 1:40–2:55 pm ET.
Co-sponsored by the Teaching and Learning Center and the Center for International Human Rights, on Thursday, March 24, 1:40–2:55 pm ET, an online panel will discuss the following:
The concept of disability at the United Nations and elsewhere has shifted from one of a deficit-based medical model to one of social, economic and political rights that promotes fair and equitable access to all aspects of citizenship. Nonetheless there is a digital divide both in the US and globally — how can we ensure equitable access to digital technologies for persons with disabilities to help bridge this divide? Reflecting on the recent global agreement on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence adopted by all 193 Members states of UNESCO, this panel will specifically address questions relative to artificial intelligence and global education to include:
1) Persons with disabilities are more vulnerable globally due to climate change, pandemics (including COVID19), employment barriers and discrimination. What can educators do to be sensitive to these risks and to provide culturally responsive learning environments that promote racial, gender, and disability justice?
2) Artificial intelligence and machine learning show promise in many applications for persons with disabilities, but these carry a high risk of bias or design choices that exclude and disenfranchise persons with disabilities. What are some recommendations for increasing inclusivity in design as a fundamental human right?
3) What does ableism in the academy look like? For both professors and students? What are the ways online learning can help dismantle ableism? In what ways does it contribute to ableism? What might we learn from how other countries address these questions?
Moderator: Marie-Michelle Strah, PhD, Online Faculty Fellow, Teaching and Learning Center, Visiting Scholar, Center for International Human Rights, Adjunct Professor, International Crime and Justice, John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Panelists:
- Maria Victoria Pérez-Ríos, PhD, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, John Jay College of Criminal Justice
- Antonia Levy, Associate Director of Faculty Development and Instructional Technology, CUNY School of Professional Studies
- Vanessa Spina, Candidate, Bachelor’s of International Criminal Justice, John Jay College of Criminal Justice
*Contact email for this event: TLC@jjay.cuny.edu
RSVP here. Zoom information will be shared with registrants the week of the event.
