Share Paper: 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.

  1. Jessica Alvarado, National University, United States

Abstract: 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 ...