Engaging Students with Culturally Responsive Teaching Practices in Online Learning Environments

Abstract

This session provided participants an opportunity to explore the development of an online learning environment through a culturally responsive lens. Through the integration of multimodal technology, creating and infusing cultural components, this session provided a fully immersive experience to empower higher education educators to lead in cultivating critical consciousness and to promote educational advancement for all students. Participants of this session were exposed to a variety of technology tools used in the online learning environment that allow students to engage with their learning. By incorporating researched-based practices, the session provided knowledge and resources to participants to illustrate how to create an online learning environment that is culturally inclusive and student-centered.