Learning Outcomes

Outcome 1: Inclusive & Accessible Content (ADA + Empathy)

By completing this badge, instructors will be able to:

Identify ADA-informed and empathy-driven practices to course content in Lamakū that reduce barriers, support equity, and prevent student frustration.

This includes practical decision-making for existing materials, accessible document preparation, and using HONU framing to guide inclusive design choices.

Outcome 2: Clear Structure, Communication, and Feedback

By completing this badge, instructors will be able to:

Leverage foundational Lamakū tools—including templates, communication features, and assessment tools—to create a consistent structure, clear expectations, and timely feedback that support student engagement and retention.

This outcome emphasizes clarity, transparency, and sustainable course workflow.

Course Modules

Module 1: Accessibility & Empathy in Practice

~20+ minutes

• What to do with existing content

• ADA basics in applied course design

• HONU framing for inclusive thinking

• Decision-making strategies that reduce student frustration

Module 2: Course Structure & Templates

~20+ minutes

• Starting with a consistent template

• Why consistency reduces cognitive load

• Structuring modules for clarity and navigation

Module 3: Communication with Lamakū + AI Support

~20+ minutes

• Strategic announcements and proactive messaging

• Tone and psychological safety

• Efficient communication workflows

• Thoughtful use of AI to support clarity and instructor time

Module 4: Assessments & Feedback for Retention

~20+ minutes

• Assignment setup and navigation clarity

• Transparent expectations

• Feedback timing and student trust

• Reducing confusion through visible structure

Cohort Design Reflection Session

Applied Design Thinking in Practice

Following successful completion of the four modules and cumulative assessment, participants engage in a scheduled cohort session (face-to-face or Zoom).

This facilitated session extends learning beyond individual completion and into collaborative professional dialogue. Using principles of design thinking and reflective practice, participants will:

• Examine real instructional challenges encountered in their courses
  
  

• Analyze course design decisions through an empathy and accessibility lens
  
  

• Share strategies that reduce friction and increase clarity
  
  

• Engage in solution-focused dialogue grounded in practical application
  
  

• Identify refinements that strengthen retention, equity, and student trust
  
  

The session fosters a community of practice where faculty move from isolated implementation to shared innovation.

Completion of the cohort session confirms applied understanding and is required for badge conferral.

Why the Cohort Matters

The cohort session transforms knowledge into practice.

It provides space to step back from daily demands and engage in structured reflection with colleagues who are navigating similar design questions. Through collaborative problem-solving and shared insight, participants strengthen both course design decisions and professional confidence.

This is where inclusive design becomes lived practice — not just theory.

Why This Badge Matters

Inclusive design and course clarity are not separate from retention — they are foundational to it.

When courses are:

• Accessible

• Structured consistently

• Communicated clearly

• Designed with empathy
  
  

Students experience less frustration, greater autonomy, and stronger engagement.

Faculty experience reduced confusion, fewer repetitive follow-ups, and more sustainable course management.

Lei Badge One is not about adding more tools.
It is about using Lamakū intentionally — so your course works for you and your students.

Ready to strengthen clarity, accessibility, and engagement in your course?

Join a small cohort of faculty committed to thoughtful design, collaborative learning, and practical improvements in Lamakū. Together, we’ll explore strategies that support both student success and sustainable teaching practice.

Spaces are intentionally limited to support meaningful discussion.

👉 Sign up to join the next cohort.L.E.I. Badge 1 Interest Survey Form