Digital competences to improve inclusion and education

Abstract

The following chapter aims to explore the preparatory work that a foreign language teacher engaged in a class of migrant students is called upon to carry out to create a course that is both encouraging, effective and oriented towards fostering the integration of the participants through the development of an intercultural sensitivity that counteracts the consolidation of stereotypes and social prejudices.

After having discussed and fine-tuned some useful criteria for profiling students, to fully understand their backgrounds and ambitions, the following analysis concerns the construction of teaching units with an effective structure and is intended to reflect on the fundamental role that clarity of presentation plays in the learning process.

Through the presentation of the various didactic methodologies and the exploration of the dense forest made up of the vast selection of teaching materials available, the aim is finally to offer the teacher an inventory of resources that stimulates their creativity and enables them to construct a teaching experience that is rewarding for their students but also for themselves.

Bubble question

How can the Immersive Reader tool be effectively integrated into classroom activities to support diverse learning needs? What are some best practices for training both teachers and students on how to utilize the features and functionalities of the Accessibility Checker? In what ways can the Math Assistant tool be leveraged by educators to differentiate instruction and create a more inclusive learning environment for students? How can live captions and real-time translation technologies be used to foster greater participation and engagement in virtual learning settings? What are the key ethical considerations that should guide the responsible use of social media and the protection of personal data? How can public institutions leverage the capabilities of electronic headquarters to improve transparency, accessibility, and citizen engagement? What strategies can be employed to ensure that the introduction of new information technologies in education promotes digital literacy and ethical behaviour among students? How can educators and policymakers collaborate to address the challenges and opportunities presented by the rapid advancement of digital technologies in the classroom? What role can digiculturality play in empowering migrant students and fostering a more inclusive educational landscape? In what ways can digital competences be effectively integrated into language teaching and learning for migrants to support their integration and academic success?