White-Clark, R., Robertson, S., & Lovett, A. (2019). Using technology to bridge the intercultural gap in the classrooms of K-8 ENL students. In M. Khosrow-Pour (Ed.), TPACK: Breakthroughs in research and practice (pp. 222-238). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-7918-2.ch010

Abstract:

“The transformation of today’s classrooms’ demographics and the demand for instructional technology has created a challenge for many teachers. While teachers must comply with Common Core Standards and infuse technology throughout the curriculum, they must also differentiate instruction for their diverse student populations. Therefore, the success of all students requires teachers to bridge the intercultural gap in the classrooms of ENL students. This imperative task encompasses the orchestration of teachers’ pedagogical expertise of culturally responsive teaching, literacy instruction, technological engagement, and parental partnership. This chapter will discuss the enhancement of the educational opportunities of linguistically diverse students, while emphasizing the importance of these elements. The authors will disseminate the theoretical framework for understanding the integral aspects of the teachers’ dilemma, and provide practical instructional ideas and resources for educators to feasibly implement to improve their use of technology in their respective classrooms.”