For adult learners in online courses, writing is the predominant means by which all interaction takes place. As those participating in online education rely heavily on engagement with content, peers, and instructors, special attention should be given to include various activities that promote written communication to foster a positive and engaging classroom experience. By providing engaged writing assignments for online adult learners, instructors can increase student learning, promote a sense of belonging to the institution, and increase persistence. In this interactive session, the presenters introduced attendees to online learning strategies that match types of writing (expository, persuasive, descriptive, narrative) and assignments with learning management system tools to enhance adult student engagement with course content, peers, the instructor, and self. [For the complete proceedings, see ED576985.]