Michael is the lead Learning Experience Designer (LxD) for the course CHME 6031: Chemical Kinetics & Reaction Engineering.
He is interested in developing accessibility standards for STEM courses online using LaTeX and Universal Design.
He has a Master's of Education received from Concordia University.
He has a keen interest in spoken word poetry.
Sessions in which Michael Clarke participates
Friday 23 February, 2024
STEM courses are popular but may face limitations in online learning environments. In particular, learners with visual impairments (VI) often struggle since screen readers rarely describe equations or chemical formulas accurately by default.Moreover, alt text is virtually nonexistent in university courses & popular media, especially for charts & graphs.What does the research say about this topic?How does theory work in practice?This workshop will share t...
Sessions in which Michael Clarke attends
Friday 23 February, 2024
In this presentation, I will explore some of the ways we use AI (especially generative AI) in the office, and the implications of this, focusing on equity and diversity.
New opportunities are emerging in teaching and learning that will allow for even greater flexibility for faculty, students and staff thanks to the latest advances in technology and our understanding of learner engagement. Space planning and classroom design play a central role in bringing together new hybrid and flexible modes of teaching and learning. This presentation will showcase spaces, ideas and plans to explain where Concordia is today and where we can go in future as we continue the c...
STEM courses are popular but may face limitations in online learning environments. In particular, learners with visual impairments (VI) often struggle since screen readers rarely describe equations or chemical formulas accurately by default.Moreover, alt text is virtually nonexistent in university courses & popular media, especially for charts & graphs.What does the research say about this topic?How does theory work in practice?This workshop will share t...
I will go through various methodologies for getting work done faster on PC. I will cover some open-source software and better ways to work with popular browsers and software.
Session Overview:1. eConcordia Courses - Student Demographics • Analyzing the demographic makeup of eConcordia online learners, including geographical location, language, number of courses taken, faculties etc.. 2. Motivations for Choosing Online Learning • Exploring the multifaceted reasons students opt for online education based on student feedback.• Comparing these motivations with traditional learning preferences, accessibility, and tools• Talking ab...
I will explain the main technologies and mechanisms related to 3D printing, go over some of the pros and cons, give a glimpse of the future and give ideas on how to implement it for home, business and education.
