Supporting Adult Learners in the Online Classroom: Best Practices for Connecting with Students Through the use of the Engagement Principle of the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) paradigm.

Best Practices (Asynchronous) ID: 62092
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    Jessica Alvarado
    National University

Abstract: Over the past few years, there has been a significant increase in the number of adults enrolling in online courses. With that, many educators in higher education have strived to support learners and utilize best practices for connecting in the online environment. What has proven to be effective is the use Universal Design for Learning (UDL). One of the key principles in the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) paradigm is Engagement (CAST, 2018) and the literature states that the process of learning requires connecting with students through the affective network of the brain. Effective or “best” practice in online teaching includes engagement strategies incorporating elements of recruiting interest, providing pathways for sustaining effort and persistence, and promoting self-regulation. In the online environment, the creation of social presence to connect with the learners is essential and the consideration of the design and development of the instructional components is important to best support the learners.

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