Our world is changing rapidly, and in the 21st century, preparing globally competent students has become essential, making the development of a global curriculum increasingly important. Developing global citizenship is a central goal in many higher education mission statements. As Jerome Bruner argues, education should not only transmit culture but also expose learners to alternative perspectives on the world and strengthen their ability to examine them critically. In this sense, cultivating awareness and empathy for other cultures is a vital part of teaching and learning across contexts, whether in language, film and media, literature, or beyond the classroom. Building on this foundation, educators are increasingly called to integrate interdisciplinary approaches that connect local learning experiences with global issues and perspectives. Technology-enhanced learning environments further support this goal by enabling students to engage directly with diverse voices, cultures, and real-world contexts beyond their immediate surroundings.
Boosting Literacy and Intercultural Competence Through Technology-Integrated Pedagogy explores strategies, opportunities, and resources to promote intercultural learning in the classroom through the meaningful integration of technology and authentic learning materials. This book highlights digital learning environments that foster cross-cultural collaboration and strengthen intercultural understanding, demonstrating how virtual spaces can serve as powerful venues for exploring diversity, challenging stereotypes, and engaging with shared human experiences. Covering topics such as sociotechnical mediation of multiliteracies, global and multilingual curricula, and cultural awareness in digital spaces, this book is a fundamental academic resource for graduate and doctoral students, higher education faculty, instructors, curriculum designers, K–12 educators, instructional coaches, school administrators, policymakers, and more.