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Learning Objectives

Preparation

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Introduction

These exercises will help you to recognise systemic problems regarding diversity and inclusion and discuss how you can contribute to a more diverse and inclusive tech industry.

Diversity and inclusion

🎯 Goal: Define concepts related to diversity and inclusion (29 minutes)

Study this slide deck to learn more about diversity and inclusion and its importance in a work setting. Remember to pay attention to the speaker note area to see if there are any notes. The additional resources at the end are optional.

Write your own one sentence definition for the following concepts. Try avoid using ChatGPT or similar to write them, so you can practise your English language skills too:

  • Diversity
  • Inclusion
  • Diversity in tech
  • Bias
  • Privilege
  • Racism
  • Sexism
  • Ageism
  • Ableism
  • Homophobia
  • Empathy

Accessible tech

🎯 Goal: Explain three situations where a tech product can be inaccessible (30 minutes)

Form small groups and organise an online call. Study this slide deck about accessibility in tech. Write down three situations where a tech product can be inaccessible for certain users. Explain the situation, the reason causing inaccessibility and offer solutions.

Reminder: Try writing the situations yourself, without using AI. Remember to check your Grammar.