Reimagining Literacy

This chapter provides an analysis of our approaches to supporting developmental reading and writing students with diverse personal and academic needs, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Many students are entering college classrooms with significant social, emotional, and life challenges. We will discuss how we draw upon our expertise, leverage students' strengths and obstacles, and utilize available resources to foster success in various learning modalities, including face-to-face, online synchronous, and online asynchronous formats. Throughout the chapter, we explore how we support adult learners through some common challenges in the different formats to gain the critical reading and writing skills needed for success.