Adolescent English Learners’ Use of Digital Technology in the Classroom

Abstract

This study looked at how five adolescent English Learners (ELs) in an English as a second language class use the available digital technology. Data collected consisted of classroom observations, student and classroom documents, and focus student interviews. Data collection and analysis were simultaneous processes. Findings suggest adolescent ELs use their personal smartphones and school-provided laptops on a regular basis for entertainment and scaffolding purposes.

Key words:

• adolescents
• English as a second language (ESL)
• English learners (ELs)
• technology

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Notes

1 All names of participants and places used in this article are pseudonyms to protect identity.