The Future of Literacy: Multiliteracies in the Age of Generative AI

 

The Future of Literacy: Multiliteracies in the Age of Generative AI

As Generative AI rapidly reshapes how we read, write, and communicate, educators are at a crossroads. The latest call for proposals from Language and Literacy highlights a critical theme: "Multiliteracies as a Pedagogy of Recognition and Redistribution in the Age of Generative AI".

This special issue explores how we can move beyond the "frictionless" ease of AI to ensure literacy remains a tool for social justice, equity, and active meaning-making.

Why Multiliteracies Matter Now

In an era where AI can produce standardized outputs at the click of a button, there is a risk of returning to pedagogies that value mere "correctness and compliance". The Multiliteracies framework pushes back by framing learning as an active design process. It focuses on two core pillars:

• Recognition: Valuing learners' authentic communicative repertoires and diverse identities.

• Redistribution: Ensuring equitable access to tools and the guidance needed to transform resources into new forms of action.

Call for Submissions

Are you researching how AI impacts classroom interaction, teacher education, or policy? The guest editors, Drs. Amir Michalovich and Xiaoxiao Du, are seeking empirical or conceptual scholarship that addresses these emerging "literacies learning ecologies".

Important Deadlines:

• Abstract Submission (500 words): August 1, 2026.

• Full Draft Submission: January 31, 2027.

• Word Count: 6,000–8,000 words.

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Essential Tools for the Modern Educator & Researcher

To help you navigate the intersection of pedagogy and technology, we’ve curated a list of tools perfect for deep work and digital design.

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• Apple iPad Air (M2 Chip) The ultimate device for "designing the conditions for learning". Use the Apple Pencil to annotate PDF drafts or engage in multimodal meaning-making across various apps.

• Logitech MX Master 3S Wireless Mouse If you're spending hours drafting your 8,000-word submission, ergonomics are non-negotiable. This mouse allows for precision across multiple screens—essential for researchers analyzing AI data.

• Sony WH-1000XM5 Noise Canceling Headphones The "age of Generative AI" is full of digital noise. Block out distractions and focus on your conceptual scholarship with industry-leading noise cancellation.

• Seagate Portable 2TB External Hard Drive Protect your research! When exploring the "risks of datafication" and AI surveillance, keeping a secure, physical backup of your empirical work is a smart move.

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Interested in contributing? You can find the full author guidelines on the Language & Literacy journal website.