Exploring the Use of Digital Technologies from the Perspective of Diverse Learners in Online Learning Environments

 Exploring the Use of Digital Technologies from the Perspective of 
Diverse Learners in Online Learning Environments

Kumi-Yeboah, Alex; Kim, Yanghyun; Sallar, Anthony Mawuli; Kiramba, Lydiah Kananu

Online Learning, 

This qualitative study explored digital technologies that promote educational experiences and achievements of culturally diverse learners via interviews with 46 culturallv24 n4 p42-63 Dec 2020y and linguistically diverse students across different academic programs. A qualitative research design using semi-structured interviews was used to collect the data for the study. The analysis of the data identified that digital technologies, multimedia presentations, and social network tools facilitate educational experiences and achievements of participants in asynchronous online learning environments. Participants applied digital technologies to navigate the Learning Management Systems (LMS) to engage and contribute to knowledge creation to achieve better academic success in online context. Findings support the need for online instructors to incorporate digital technologies to facilitate academic engagement and achievements of students from diverse backgrounds in online learning.

Descriptors: Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Electronic Learning, Online Courses, Student Diversity, Cultural Differences, Integrated Learning Systems, Social Media, Multimedia Instruction, Asynchronous Communication, Technology Integration, Learner Engagement, Undergraduate Students, Student Experience, Video Technology, Electronic Publishing, Web Sites, Computer Software, Web 2.0 Technologies, Collaborative Writing

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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires

Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education

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Language: English

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Alex, K.Y. ; Yanghyun,K. ; Mawuli,S.A. and Kananu, K.L.(2020) Exploring the Use of Digital Technologies from the Perspective of Diverse Learners in Online Learning Environments,v24 n4 ; pp.42-63.