Digital Literacy and Language Learning: Exploring Students’ Engagement in Online Multilingual Environments
Keywords:
Digital Engagement, Digital Literacy, Language Learning, Multilingual Environments, Online LearningAbstract
The rapid advancement of digital technology has transformed language learning into an interactive and dynamic process within multilingual online environments. This study aims to explore students’ engagement in language learning through digital literacy practices, focusing on how learners navigate, communicate, and collaborate across multiple languages using digital platforms. Employing a mixed-method approach, data were collected from 120 university students through surveys and interviews to analyze their patterns of digital engagement and language use. Findings reveal that students with higher levels of digital literacy demonstrate stronger participation, autonomy, and creativity in online multilingual interactions. Moreover, digital tools such as collaborative apps, discussion forums, and virtual classrooms enhance students’ motivation and cultural awareness. The study highlights the importance of integrating digital literacy training into language education to foster critical thinking, intercultural competence, and lifelong learning skills. These results suggest that educational institutions should design pedagogical frameworks that support meaningful digital engagement and multilingual communication to optimize learning outcomes in globalized contexts.
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