Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; List of figures; List of tables; Preface; Acknowledgements; Contributors; 1 Introduction; PART I Principles; 2 Language and literacy: challenging monocultural discourses; 3 Digital technology, culture and learning: dialogical and critical approaches; 4 From literacy to multiliteracies; 5 Student participant-researchers: learner agency and creative engagement; 6 Crossing the school gates: connecting schools, communities and homes; PART II Practice
7 Critical Connections: Multilingual Digital Storytelling Project. Introduction and research methodology8 Language learning, multilingual repertoires and identity; 9 Multimodal composition and creativity; 10 Culture, international partnerships and active citizenship; 11 Learner autonomy, critical thinking and student voice; 12 Engagement and motivation; 13 Sites of learning: school, home, community and online; 14 The Critical Connections pedagogical framework; 15 Curriculum policy, planning and professional development; 16 Reflections and implications for multilingual digital literacy; Index