Best Practices for Integrating Technology Into the Classroom for Kindergarten Through Second Grade Multilingual Learners

The research question addressed in this capstone project is: “How can educators better integrate technology into in-person instruction for K-2nd grade multilingual learners?” This paper and project was inspired by the Covid-19 pandemic and the resulting transition to distance learning and its effect on multilingual learners (MLs). This document looks at the ways in which MLs have dealt with systemic barriers to learning, and effective pedagogical practices to combat those barriers. It then explores how educators can effectively use digital learning resources to enhance in-person learning. A website was created to present these findings for any stakeholder to gather information and resources. Links to various online resources are provided, and visitors to the website have an opportunity to also share their own resources that others may find useful.