The 6 Principles for Exemplary Teaching of English Learners: Integrating Technology Into Instruction and Assessment

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.