THE IMPACT OF ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORMS ON STUDENTS WITH DIVERSE LEARNING NEEDS    

Authors : Prof. JAMAKHANDI HAYAVADANA; Professor & Head, Department of Textile Technology, University College of Technology, Osmania University, Hyderabad, Telangana

Publishing Date : 2025

DOI : NSP/EB/AARDAMGP/2025/Ch-03/ (No DOI-Only Chapter ID)

ISBN : 978-93-49381-83-4

Pages : 27-38

Chapter id : NSP/EB/AARDAMGP/2025/Ch-03

Abstract : The rapid expansion of online learning platforms has transformed the educational landscape, creating new opportunities and challenges for students with diverse learning needs. While digital environments offer flexibility, scalability, and access to a broad range of resources, they also present barriers in terms of accessibility, usability, and inclusivity. This study examines how features of online learning platforms influence access, engagement, and achievement, particularly for students with disabilities and learners from marginalized backgrounds. Drawing on frameworks such as Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and self-regulated learning (SRL), the research highlights the importance of multiple modes of engagement, representation, and expression to ensure inclusivity. The study further identifies persistent challenges, such as inadequate accessibility features, digital divides, and limited faculty preparedness. Analysis suggests that inclusive design principles, institutional support mechanisms, and equity-minded policies significantly improve learning outcomes across heterogeneous learner populations. Findings emphasize that online learning platforms can achieve parity or exceed traditional classroom outcomes when inclusivity is deliberately embedded in design and implementation. This research contributes to the broader discourse on digital equity and inclusive pedagogy, offering practical insights for educators, and platform developers to bridge gaps and foster equitable learning environments in the digital age.

Keywords : Online Learning, Diverse Learning, UDL, SRL, Online Platforms.

Cite : Hayavadana, J. (2025). The Impact of Online Learning Platforms on Students with Diverse Learning Needs (1st Ed., Pp. 27-38). Noble Science Press. Https://Noblesciencepress.Org/Chapter/Nspebaardamgp2025ch-03

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