🎧 In this episode of The What and Who of EDU, we’re talking accessibility. Not just ramps and captions (though those matter), but the small shifts, the flexible paths, and the “you can sit with us” energy that make learning possible for every student. We’re counting down 10 ways real instructors are making their classrooms more accessible: strategies you can borrow, adapt, and make your own.  Brought to you by Macmillan Learning

🎓 Key Takeaways

Accessibility is just good teaching. You don’t have to know everything. Just who to call. Design for variability, not exceptions Lose the secret handshake & make connections easy Say it like you mean everyone Flexibility ≠ lower standards Lets students show you what they know — their way Light the way Why details are the design Connect students to the right resources

📌 Featured Educators Jennifer Duncan is an Associate Professor of English at Georgia State University’s Perimeter College. She has been teaching English literature and composition for twenty-five years and specializing in online teaching for fifteen. Dr.  Kendra Thomas is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Hope College. She has been teaching human development courses for 12 years. She is a mother of two and researches adolescents’ perceptions of justice and how hope changes over time. Christin Monroe is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Landmark College, where she has been teaching for five years. She teaches in Principles of Chemistry, Intro to Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Biochemistry, with a focus on supporting neurodivergent learners through inclusive & innovative teaching practices. Dr. Eric Chiang is currently a Professor-in-Residence in Economics at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He’s the author of Economics: Principles for a Changing World (6th ed.), published by Macmillan Learning and praised for its engaging, data-rich approach, global relevance, and inclusive real-world examples. His research spans tech spillovers, global trade, and economics education. Dr. Daniel M. Look is the Charles A. Dana Professor of Mathematics at St. Lawrence University. He’s spent over 25 years trying to convince students that math is not only useful, but occasionally fun. He authored Math Cats: Scratching the Surface of Mathematics (Running Press, Oct 2025), an illustrated exploration of mathematical ideas through the lens of cats. Mary Gourley is a psychology instructor at Gaston College with over 16 years of teaching experience. She also teaches gender, human sexuality, and social psychology courses at New Mexico State University’s Global Campus. Dr. Erika Martinez is a Professor of Instruction at the University of South Florida, where she has taught economics for 14 years. She also teaches at UNC-Kenan Flagler Business School’s MBA@UNC online program and Santa Barbara City College, covering courses from principles of economics to advanced microeconomic theory and many electives. Dr. Jennifer Ripley Stueckle has spent the past 17 years as a Teaching Professor and Non-Majors Biology Program Director at West Virginia University. While her expertise centers around toxicology and fish physiology, she has taught introductory biology, immunology, and human physiology, in addition to creating and directing the biology courses offered through dual enrollment at West Virginia high schools. Dr. Derek Harmon is an Associate Professor – Clinical in the Department of Biomedical Education and Anatomy at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. For over a decade, he has taught anatomy to medical, graduate, physical therapy, and occupational therapy students, medical residents, and practicing clinicians. His research is focused on the impact of immersive technology on anatomy education. Dr. Amy Goodman is a Senior Lecturer in the Mathematics Department at Baylor University, where she has taught since 1999. In addition to teaching, she is also a course designer, OER author, teaching mentor to other faculty and graduate students, and learning analytics researcher. Her pedagogy is founded on the belief that all students can be successful at mathematics.

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