Critical Listening Guide: Just Because You Always Hear It, Doesn’t Mean It’s True

Not all approaches to widening participation in technology are research-based or effective.

This guide is intended to help you identify common misunderstandings that surface when people talk about how to widen participation or create inclusive technical cultures.

Use this resource to prompt deeper reflection on often-heard problematic statements. These tips can also help guide these conversations toward more research-informed practices.