Bias and Discrimination Within Educational Technologies

Tuesday, October 10, 2023 | 2:30PM–3:00PM CT | W178b, Level 1
Session Type: Breakout Session
Delivery Format: Presentation/Panel Session
There has been much conversation over the past few years about discrimination embedded within various technologies, particularly within AI. Do forms of bias and discrimination also exist within educational technologies? This presentation delves into original research conducted on the topic and presents actionable steps for both educators and technology providers. Learn how to conduct a bias analysis of an edtech application, how to mitigate edtech bias in the classroom, and how to design and build applications that center DEI and cultural responsiveness.

Presenters

  • Charmaine Burrus

    Graduate Student (MEd) / Software Engineering Manager, University of Missouri-St Louis

Resources & Downloads

  • PDF of Bias and Discrimination Within Educational Technologies Slides

    Updated on 3/20/2025