Student Case Studies

Children and youth, including multilingual learners, have diverse and dynamic language and technology repertoires. Below, check out some student case studies, which illustrate how multimodal translanguaging practices, including coding and digital design, became resources for these students’ expression, communication, and participation in communities.

Directions:

As you read the case studies below, keep the following questions in mind:

- What can we learn about bi/multilinguals’ digital lives by attending to their translanguaging? 

- What should teachers understand about their students’ and their own digital lives?

  • Case Study #1

    Language, Coding, and a Family’s Journey: John’s Story

    John (he/him) was part of a cohort of middle school students PiLa-CS worked with from 2017-2019.

    By Sara Vogel, Jenia Marquez, and Sarane James

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  • Case Study #2

    Exploring Identity and Passions: Andy’s Story

    Andy (they/them) was part of a cohort of middle school students PiLa-CS worked with from 2017-2019.

    By Sara Vogel, Jenia Marquez, and Sarane James

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  • Case Study #3

    Exploring Literacy Identity and Practices: Jessie’s Story 

    Jessie (she/her) was an undergraduate Childhood major at a CUNY four-year college.

    By Laura Ascenzi-Moreno, Sara Vogel, Jenia Marquez

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