Exploring Digital Technologies That Promote Educational Achievements of Diverse Learners in Online Learning

• In Event: Diversity, Connectedness, and Engagement Online

Abstract

This study used qualitative interview to explore how digital technology influence
educational experiences and achievements of culturally diverse learners via interviews
with 40 participants across academic programs. Findings suggest that digital
technologies, multimedia presentations, and social network tools promote educational
experiences and successes of participants in asynchronous online learning environments.
They faced challenges of limited multicultural resources. Participants applied these
digital technologies to navigate the Learning Management Systems to achieve better
academic success in online context. Findings support the need for instructors to recognize
the cultural backgrounds of diverse learners and strategies for teaching them in online
environment

Author

• Alex Kumi-Yeboah, University at Albany - SUNY