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Part of the bestselling 6 Principles for Exemplary Teaching of English Learners series, this book offers research-based, classroom-ready guidance for integrating technology to support effective and equitable English language teaching.
The 6 Principles for Exemplary Teaching of English Learners: Integrating Technology Into Instruction and Assessment examines the role of technology as a pedagogical asset in the instruction and assessment of multilingual learners of English across educational and workforce contexts. Grounded in current research and professional practice, this volume extends The 6 Principles for Exemplary Teaching of English Learners® framework by illustrating how technology can support intentional, equitable, and responsive English language teaching for children, youth, and adults.
Rather than focusing on specific tools, platforms, or applications, the book emphasizes principled decision-making around technology use. It addresses key considerations for planning, delivering, adapting, and assessing instruction in digitally mediated environments, while situating technology within broader instructional goals, learner needs, and institutional contexts. Each chapter connects theory to practice, demonstrating how technology can enhance—not replace—effective teaching aligned with the six principles: knowing learners, creating conditions for language learning, designing high-quality lessons, adapting instruction, monitoring progress, and engaging in professional communities.
Through teaching scenarios and examples drawn from diverse learning settings, the book illustrates how educators can thoughtfully integrate technology to promote language development, learner engagement, and instructional coherence. It also considers emerging trends and ongoing challenges in educational technology, supporting educators in navigating change with clarity and purpose.
Designed for preservice and in-service teachers, instructional coaches, teacher educators, and school and program leaders, this volume provides a research-informed, practice-oriented resource for embedding technology meaningfully within exemplary English language teaching.
Quanisha Charles, PhD, is an associate professor of English at North Central College. Her teaching, research, and professional service focus on equity-centered pedagogy, intercultural communication, social-emotional learning, and the thoughtful integration of digital tools and emerging technologies in language education. She is currently based in Naperville, Illinois.
Christina Kitson, PhD, is an associate professor of English and TESL coordinator at the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, Missouri, where she teaches and oversees graduate and undergraduate programs in TESOL and English language education. Dr. Kitson’s research, teaching, and professional service center on educational technology, language assessment, and equitable instructional practices for multilingual learners. She currently resides in Lee's Summit, Missouri.
Maria Alejandra Mareco is a bilingual educator, sociolinguistic researcher, and teacher educator with nearly 30 years of experience working across K–12 and higher education in Argentina and the United States. Currently, she teaches upper elementary multilingual learners at a Title I public school, where her work connects language development with content-area learning in science and social studies. She is based in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Frank Carrizo Zirit is an English language teaching editor and teacher educator with more than 25 years of international experience in language education, assessment, and digital innovation. Frank is a published author and editor, a conference presenter, with over 250,000 followers on TikTok and over 17,000 subscribers to his podcast, What You Say in English, where he explores language teaching, assessment, and professional practice. He is based in Madrid, Spain.
Deborah J. Short founded and directs Academic Language Research & Training (ALRT), a consulting company, and provides professional development on content-based English, academic literacy, and sheltered instruction worldwide. She has directed many research projects and program evaluations related to English learner education and co-developed the SIOP Model for sheltered instruction. She currently resides in Arlington, Virginia.