Professional Development Webinars

In today's dynamic landscapes, fostering a diverse and inclusive space leverages the power of creativity and human design. This webinar will delve into the critical intersection of neuro-inclusive design, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and accessibility within workplace settings. We will explore practical strategies to design environments that support choice, variety, and agency for every individual. Participants will learn how to implement UDL principles to enhance communication, collaboration, and productivity, while also addressing key accessibility considerations. By understanding and embracing neurodiversity, organizations can unlock the full potential of their workforce and cultivate a culture of belonging. 

Webinar Goals

• Understand the concept of neurodiversity and its relevance to work environments. 
• Understand the impact of sensory environments on neurodiverse individuals. 
• Integrate UDL principles to optimize cognitive well-being, learning, and productivity. 
• Understand the connection between physical space, accessibility, and performance. 
• Explore strategies to assess and improve the neuro-inclusivity of their workplaces. 

Instructional design is complex and, therefore, often misunderstood. While aesthetics is a part of it, it’s not about making presentation slides pretty. While content curation is a part of it, it’s not about content dumping and making everything clickable. While it’s about creating learner engagement, it’s not about using all the fancy tools on the market. 

Rather, instructional design is the conduit to change; it’s about creating meaningful and transformational learning experiences that not only enhance knowledge retention, but drive change through improved performance. In this webinar, we’ll explore common misconceptions about instructional design and clarify its true purpose using approachable and beginner-friendly language. Whether you're new to the field or looking to refine your approach, this session will provide valuable insights into the principles and methodologies that shape effective learning experiences. 

Webinar Goals

• Explore instructional design’s role in learning engagement, problem-solving, and behavior change.
• Identify key principles of effective instructional design.
• Explain why instructional strategies matter more than flashy design.

During this presentation, the speaker will introduce the ASRT Educator Institute, a transformative program designed to empower medical imaging and radiation therapy educators as effective classroom instructors. Participants explore essential topics that include current principles of adult education, classroom management strategies, innovative curriculum design, and technology integration. The speaker will emphasize how these components work together to help educators create engaging learning environments that address the various needs of adult learners.

During this presentation, the speaker will outline key objectives of the ASRT Educator Institute, aimed at enhancing the skills of medical imaging and radiation therapy educators. Participants will identify and apply current principles of adult education, develop effective classroom management strategies, and design innovative curricula that cater to diverse learning needs. The presentation will also emphasize the importance of technology integration in the classroom and provide insights into effective candidate selection methods for teaching roles. Ultimately, attendees will leave with actionable strategies to foster engaging learning environments and elevate their impact as educators in the medical imaging and radiation therapy fields.

Finally, the presentation will cover the best practices for candidate selection methods, the course’s flexible format, which combines both online and in-person learning options, the importance of building a vibrant community of peers and connecting with professional organizations in the field, which offers valuable networking opportunities and ongoing support, and how, in the end, the program inspires educators to elevate their teaching skills and make a lasting impact on the future of medical imaging and radiation therapy education.