Educating English Language Learners for Success in the 21st Century: Facilitating Their Acquisition of Multiliteracies

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Author(s): Jennifer J. Chen (Kean University, USA)
Copyright: 2016
Pages: 16
Source title: Handbook of Research on Media Literacy in the Digital Age
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Melda N. Yildiz (Walden University, USA & Unite to Educate, USA)and Jared Keengwe (University of North Dakota, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-9667-9.ch004

Keywords: Digital Literacy / Digital Media / Information Science Reference / Library & Information Science

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The purpose of this chapter is threefold: (a) to highlight the importance of teaching and learning multiliteracies for today's students to succeed in the 21st century, (b) to discuss the literature about multiliteracies and new technologies for teaching and student learning, and (c) to provide strategies for integrating technology effectively in teaching multiliteracies to English language learners (ELLs), the fastest growing segment of public student population in the USA. In this digital age, it is imperative that today's students acquire multiliteracies needed to succeed in school, in life, and in the global economy. Situated within this context, the chapter seeks to address this central inquiry: How can teachers of ELLs infuse technology effectively to facilitate these students' acquisition of multiliteracies? As educators continue to seek new and better approaches to optimizing ELLs' educational success, this chapter represents a contribution to this quest.

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