Abstract

Proposes that the unique features of electronic text can interact with the special skills, abilities, and diverse experiences of English language learners to help us better understand both the goals, processes, and special characteristics of the bilingual experience and the acquisition of electronic literacy skills. (Contains 29 references.) (Author/SV)

Citation

Meskill, C., Mossop, J. & Bates, R. (1999). Bilingualism, Cognitive Flexibility, and Electronic Literacy. Bilingual Research Journal, 23(2), 235. Retrieved August 12, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/90214/.

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Keywords

• Bilingual Education
• Bilingual Students
• Bilingualism
• Cognitive Processes
• Computer Uses in Education
• Diversity (Student)
• Electronic Text
• Reader Text Relationship
• reading comprehension
• second language learning
• Technological Literacy