From Computer-Assisted to Technology-Enhanced Learning. Lessons Learnt and Fast Forward Toward (Digital) Literacy of LESLLA Learners

Abstract

As a result of digitalization, societies are faced with new digital opportunities and challenges. Adult migrants with limited education experience, settling in highly literate and digitalized countries, are at risk of becoming socially excluded if they do not acquire sufficient L2 language, literacy and digital skills. This paper calls for the digital inclusion of LESLLA learners to enable them to actively participate in societies in which technology is rapidly changing the way we interact, live, work and learn. Based on previous research this paper suggests that technology-enhanced language learning can potentially enhance LESLLA learners’ initial literacy acquisition.