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We have explored the role of a tablet computer (the Apple iPad) and a shared display as extensions of a practitioner's repertoire for language learning and literacy practices in a multicultural kindergarten.In collaboration with a practitioner, an intervention was designed that included the use of two iPad apps in a language learning and literacy practice session with a group of 5 children aged 5.We have analysed the conversations around the tablet computers and in front of a shared display, trying to identify types of talk. The roles of the iPads, the apps and the shared display are discussed in relation to the types of talk, engagement and playfulness observed in the activities.We argue that the intervention led to valuable activities for language learning and literacy practices. The two selected apps differ in their levels of structure (directed vs. open) and genre (show and tell vs. fairy tale), and this difference will be discussed in relation to the types of conversation they initiate, and the extent to which they enable the children to transfer experiences from books and hence develop their literacy to include digital and multimodal resources.

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eLogg -a learning environment for multimodal textsThe article presents eLogg, a virtual learning arena, describing it as a tool for multimodal text production. Knowing how to read and create multimodal texts is a central part of the Norwegian Studies syllabus in Kunnskapsløftet (Knowledge Promotion), the new Norwegian national curriculum reform. eLogg is based on the principles of weblogs and wikis and allows students to produce their own multimodal and hypertextual collaborative writings. Students are encouraged to present their own portrait and choose a personal visual interface, thereby designing their own semiotic self-presentation. eLogg also provides a sheltered semi-public arena for publication, where students can prepare for participation in an open public debate. It is fair to say that eLogg may function as a Vygotskyan «scaffolding» process and as a community of practice, which contributes to bridging the gap between formal and informal learning processes. key words multimodal texts • digital literacy • virtual learning environments • collaborative writing • community of practice Hvordan skal skolen realisere Kunnskapsløftets ambisjon om å ruste dagens barn og ungdom best mulig for informasjonssamfunnets krav til digital kompetanse? eLogg er en nyutviklet laeringsarena som vil kunne hjelpe elever til å utvikle en multimodal tekstkyndighet. Sammensatte tekster -et nytt hovedområde i KunnskapsløftetInnenfor rammen av den nye laereplanen, som har fått det betydningsfulle navnet Kunnskapsløftet, introduserer norskfaget et nytt hovedområde under betegnelsen «sammensatte tekster»: