Cultivating Engagement: Innovative Practices for Online Adult Education
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| Title: | Cultivating Engagement: Innovative Practices for Online Adult Education |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Salomón Antonio Rodezno (ORCID |
| Source: | Adult Learning. 2026 37(2):129-135. |
| Availability: | SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 7 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Evaluative |
| Education Level: | Adult Education Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Adult Education, Higher Education, Virtual Classrooms, Electronic Learning, Adult Programs, Graduate Study, Program Descriptions, Student Personnel Services, Student Recruitment |
| Geographic Terms: | Michigan |
| DOI: | 10.1177/10451595251357244 |
| ISSN: | 1045-1595 2162-4070 |
| Abstract: | This article examines the evolving landscape of online adult education, focusing on community building and engagement strategies in higher education. With a growing number of non-traditional students in online graduate programs, educators must adapt to the challenges faced by adult learners. Through their experience coordinating the Higher, Adult and Lifelong Education Master's program at Michigan State University, the authors highlight two innovative initiatives: the Speaker Series and the Online Masters Student Ambassadors program. The Speaker Series invites current students and alumni to address relevant contemporary issues related to student retention and sense of belonging. Meanwhile, Student Ambassadors provide prospective students with authentic insights into online learning experiences. The article reflects on the lessons we encountered in implementing these strategies and emphasizes the importance of learning opportunities outside the online classroom. Ultimately, it advocates for a holistic approach to online adult education enriching the educational journeys of adult learners. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1502434 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | This article examines the evolving landscape of online adult education, focusing on community building and engagement strategies in higher education. With a growing number of non-traditional students in online graduate programs, educators must adapt to the challenges faced by adult learners. Through their experience coordinating the Higher, Adult and Lifelong Education Master's program at Michigan State University, the authors highlight two innovative initiatives: the Speaker Series and the Online Masters Student Ambassadors program. The Speaker Series invites current students and alumni to address relevant contemporary issues related to student retention and sense of belonging. Meanwhile, Student Ambassadors provide prospective students with authentic insights into online learning experiences. The article reflects on the lessons we encountered in implementing these strategies and emphasizes the importance of learning opportunities outside the online classroom. Ultimately, it advocates for a holistic approach to online adult education enriching the educational journeys of adult learners. |
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| ISSN: | 1045-1595 2162-4070 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/10451595251357244 |
