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Publication Date: 2025
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Digital Well-Being Begins with Inclusion: A Systematic Review of Videoconferencing Guidelines for Equitable Learning
Rebecca E. Heiser; Agnieszka Palalas; Ashley Gollert
Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, v41 n1 p18-26 2025
As higher education institutions increasingly adopt videoconferencing technologies to broaden access to learning, the need for evidence-based, inclusive practices to support digital well-being becomes paramount. Integrating these technologies into the curriculum necessitates careful design considerations to prevent unintended consequences and uphold learners' privacy, safety, equity and humanity. Our systematic review, based on eight dimensions of digital wellness, has identified key inclusive design decisions for videoconference-enabled formal learning experiences. Drawing from data analysed from 36 empirical studies, we organised six inclusive design considerations for digital wellness in videoconferencing learning environments. These considerations -- accessibility, active learning strategies, multimodal communication, readiness, social presence and sociocultural sensitivity -- offer course designers a practical framework to create evidence-based practices that foster digital wellness and inclusion in videoconferencing learning spaces.
Descriptors: Higher Education, Videoconferencing, Inclusion, Well Being, Technology Uses in Education, Privacy, Safety, Active Learning, Readiness, Interpersonal Relationship, Cultural Awareness, Access to Education, Interpersonal Communication
Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education. Ascilite Secretariat, P.O. Box 44, Figtree, NSW, Australia. Tel: +61-8-9367-1133; e-mail: info@ascilite.org.au; Web site: https://ajet.org.au/index.php/AJET
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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