Abstract
This article discusses a revised paradigm for understanding the role of technology in learning in today’s 21st century’s digital world. We propose that the digital literacy that is an integral part of learners’ daily lives requires a concentrated examination. We argue that appropriate selection and incorporation of current technologies in instruction can improve today’s schoolhouse and raise the academic achievement of English language learners. This commentary addresses the ways teachers prepare to use technology effectively in literacy education for collaborative learning, for multi-modal authoring, and for the virtual classroom. Specific applications are considered and recommended for classrooms with English learners.
Recommended Citation
Daniel, Mayra C. and Shin, Dong-Shin
(2014)
"Exploring New Paths to Academic Literacy for English Language Learners,"
TAPESTRY: Vol. 6:
Iss.
1, Article 2.
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