Providing diverse materials in the classroom deepens learners' self-understanding and understanding of others, positively impacting their perceptions of themselves and each other.
Products can create opportunities for learners to freely build structures from digital blocks.
Burke, A. (2013). Creating identity: The online worlds of two English language learners. Language and Literacy, 15(3), 31-49.
When a variety of writing surfaces are provided, learners have choice in which writing surface they use.
Diverse collections of poetry can also engage all learners in meaningful Verbal Reasoning and provide a channel for self-expression, which is important for deeper understanding of Emotion in this age group.
Kuhlthau, C. C., & Maniotes, L. K. (2010). Building guided inquiry teams for 21st-century learners. School Library Monthly, 26(5), 18-21.
Developers can provide feedback that stresses the learning process when learners accomplish a difficult task.
Showing students that teachers, too, are learners who struggle and persist through challenging work also models the importance of continuous growth.
Incorporating pre-reading questions or activities promotes increased readiness to engage with a text by activating learners' Background Knowledge.
Products can provide a repository of digital prompt cards with audio, visuals, and/or animations for learners to access when their emotions are heightened.
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