Ethically Informed Design

This design case presents my experiences, successes, and challenges, in the design and delivery of a six-week special topics course on culturally inclusive instructional design. The course was delivered synchronously with a diverse group of 15 individuals enrolled in the instructional design and technology degree program. The focus of the course was uncovering implicit and explicit biases in design practices. Topics addressed included the systemic isms of society, such as racism, ableism, genderism, and many more. Relevant to this special issue, ethical design practices are viewed in the light of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) standards and code of ethics (2012).