Innovation Showcases (Asynchronous Session)
Preparing Paraprofessionals for Licensure - New York City Community College : Tapping into your Paraprofessional Pool to Close the Teacher Diversity Gap View Digital Media
Innovation Case Studies Tonya Johnson
New York has experienced a dramatic increase in the number of diverse students, including immigrant groups. The teaching force, however, remains disproportionately white. Research underscores that in order for multilingual, multiethnic, and multiracial teacher candidates to successfully enter the teaching profession, teacher and paraprofessional preparation programs need to alter some of their practices, including recruiting and skill acquisition. While these are important issues to address, an even fuller understanding of the complexity of the paraprofessional education path is needed. This study identifies a significant barrier for students working to become paraprofessionals: access to information about navigating local and state requirements. The current work examines the needs of paraprofessional candidates at an urban community college and presents findings from a pilot support program to increase paraprofessional licensure.
Gray to Green Economies in Smart(er) Cities View Digital Media
Innovation Case Studies Vlada Kenniff
Social Justice is no longer negotiable. And Big Data is everywhere. These are two dimensions that every city will grapple with as more than half of humanity reside in urban centers. This study explores multiple case studies where a "Just Transition" toward a greener future is possible in Smart(er) Cities. The presentation dives into the past examples of intentional program design that incorporated co-benefits, equitable green careers, and decarbonization of built environments.
Transforming Workplace Culture Through Technology and Science : Delivering Equitable Workplaces by Leveling the Playing Field for All Employees View Digital Media
Innovation Case Studies Sandra Healy
The team at the Centre of Excellence for Diversity and Inclusion at Dublin City University, Ireland, has researched, designed and built inclusion software; four years in R&D and designed to solve a global problem. Working with a team of global academic and industry partners, the platform delivers a scientific, evidence based approach to workplace culture, diversity and inclusion. In the same way that every vote counts in an election, every anonymous interaction an employee has with the software helps shape the organisation’s approach to inclusion and diversity. The Artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and natural language processing (NLP), transforms the employee data into insights and actions for managers and leaders, providing the data required for a truly inclusive working environment for all.
