The University of Windsor has entered into a license agreement with Western University to offer the following EDID focused training modules to faculty, staff and students. The modules have been developed by Western University and updated for the University of Windsor.
Online Training Modules Available:
1. Unpacking and Addressing Antisemitism
This e-learning module allows participants to reflect on antisemitism and its impact on the Jewish community, UWindsor students, and employees. Explore the basics about Jewish communities, their main holidays, and significant symbols. Build your knowledge on the role social media has had on contemporary antisemitism and learn strategies to address antisemitic microaggressions and overt antisemitism on campus and on social media.
Module format: It is asynchronous and can be completed 100% online.
Duration: The module can be completed in approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
2. Unpacking and Addressing Islamophobia
This e-learning module allows participants to reflect on Islamophobia and its impact on the Muslim community, UWindsor students, and employees. Explore the basics about Muslim communities, their main holidays, and significant symbols. Build your knowledge of myths around Islamophobia and learn strategies to address microaggressions and overt Islamophobia on campus and social media
Module format: It is asynchronous and can be completed 100% online.
Duration: The module can be completed in approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
How to access the online modules:
These training modules are housed in Brightspace. To access the modules,
- Select the course link below. This will take you to Brightspace.
- Sign in into Brightspace using your UWinID.
- Select Enroll in Course and then select Open Course
Depending on your lived experiences the content of these modules may evoke or activate challenging emotional, mental, or physical responses. We encourage you to access the resources and supports outlined on the Employee Mental Health website
Please note - Screenshots and sharing are prohibited. Distribution of any part of these modules, in any form, without prior written consent from Western University is strictly prohibited.