Teacher preparation requires active engagement with bias and opportunities for self-reflection. This workshop invites participants to experience two activities that explore implicit bias in different ways. One activity is digital and created with Articulate 360 and H5P. The other is paper-based and designed for small group collaboration. Participants will rotate through both activities. Each involves interpreting ambiguous images to spark reflection on personal assumptions and perceptions. The digital version uses multimedia prompts, voiceover scenarios, and gamified reflection questions. The paper-based version relies on dialogue and shared interpretation in small groups. After completing both, participants will discuss their experiences and consider how the learning format affected their engagement and depth of reflection. The workshop also shares results from a pilot study with pre-service teacher candidates. Each cohort completed one version of the activity, and surveys measured engagement, comprehension, and self-reflection. Findings suggested that the digital format encouraged higher engagement and deeper introspection, while the non-digital version supported collaborative discussion.
The session concludes with strategies for bringing reflective bias-focused exercises into teacher education and professional training. Participants will leave with insights into designing activities that combine reflective practice with engaging formats. They will also gain practical ideas for integrating educational technology into courses focused on teaching diverse learners.

Authors:
Gabrielle Heard, University of Calgary, Canada
Alisa Wilson, University of Tennessee at Martin, United States

About the Presenter(s)
Gabrielle Heard is an Ed.D. student at the University of Calgary studying how e-learning can reduce educational shame. She is an Instructional Designer and founder of Plain Language Education, creating innovative digital learning experiences.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-h-44b923124/

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