Digitalisation, Multicultural Education, and Literature:

A. A. Jayashree Prabhakar Vels Institute of Science, Technology, and Advanced Studies, India https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4324-5916 P. Selvakumar Nehru Institute of Technology, India https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3650-4548 Nilesh Anute Sri Balaji University, India https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6599-813X V. Lakshmi Prasanna Gokaraju Rangaraju Institute of Engineering and Technology, India https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0774-3694 T. C. Manjunath Rajarajeswari College of Engineering, India https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2545-9160 T. Ragupathi SRM Institute of Science and Technology, India https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2482-5096 Digitalisation, Multicultural Education, and Literature

In today's rapidly evolving world, the intersections of digitalisation, multicultural education, and literature present unprecedented opportunities for enhancing learning experiences and fostering inclusive societies. Digitalisation has transformed how knowledge is created, shared, and consumed, offering innovative tools that educators can harness to engage diverse student populations. Multicultural education, rooted in the principles of equity and inclusivity, seeks to acknowledge and celebrate cultural diversity while promoting social justice in educational settings. Literature, as a reflective medium of human experience, provides rich narratives that resonate with diverse voices and perspectives. Together, these domains not only enrich educational practices but also cultivate critical thinking, empathy, and global awareness among learners. Digitalisation in education has reshaped traditional paradigms, facilitating access to a wealth of resources beyond geographical and cultural boundaries.
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