The Multiliterate Mind

The Multiliterate Mind

Avant MORE Learning, Liza Trejo, Marnina Falk Colman

Episodes 8
Avg. Duration 42m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (4)
Since Jan 2026
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
87%
Hosting
feeds.simplecast.com

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About This Podcast

The Multiliterate Mind will explore how multilingualism, multiliteracy, and proficiency intersect in a rapidly changing, AI-infused world. Through conversations with educators, researchers, and leaders across languages and continents, the podcast will reimagine what it means to teach, learn, and communicate in the 21st century. At the heart of the podcast lies Proficiency First Multiliteracies (PFM) — the theoretical framework guiding its vision. PFM looks at multilingualism and multiliteracy through a proficiency lens, positioning language ability as the foundation of meaning-making across languages, cultures, and modes. In this view: - Proficiency is not just a metric; it’s the process through which humans construct and share understanding. - Multiliteracies recognize that communication now spans written, oral, visual, and digital forms. - Proficiency First unites these ideas into a single, human-centered framework for learning in an AI-driven world.

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Recent Episodes

Using AI with PBL in the language classroom with Dr. Rolla Elsaiary

Apr 29, 2026 48m

Dr. Elsaiary shares insights from her work in Arabic immersion education, emphasizing the role of culture, identity, and project-based learning in developing true language proficiency. The episode…

Introducing the PFM Framework with Dr. Liza Trejo and Marnina Falk-Colman

Apr 15, 2026 34m

In this episode of The Multiliterate Mind, Dr. Liza Trejo and Marnina Falk Colman explore language proficiency, multiliteracy, and literacy development in modern education. They introduce the concept…

Literacy Across Languages with Paul Spence and Jonathan White

Apr 01, 2026 43m

In this episode of The Multiliterate Mind, hosts explore the future of language learning with guests Paul Spence and Jonathan White, focusing on multiliteracy, language proficiency, and the impact of…

The Language Teacher's Superpower with Dr. Maylén R.R. Sullivan

Mar 18, 2026 42m

Dr. Sullivan begins by reflecting on her own language acquisition story. After moving from Cuba to the United States as a child, she learned English not through memorization drills but through…

From Proficiency to Multiliteracy with Dr. Agustín Reyes-Torres

Mar 04, 2026 42m

We unpack what “multiliteracies” really means today: literacy as more than reading and writing, and instead a collection of social practices that help learners interpret and create meaning across…

AI, Proficiency, and Student-Driven Language Learning with Dr. Ryan Allen and Tom Welch

Feb 18, 2026 49m

Ryan shares how he first hears about FILL through teacher conferences and immediately recognizes its potential for expanding language access. In his rural Delaware district, students traditionally…

Why the Multiliterate Mind, Why Now? With David Bong

Feb 04, 2026 33m

We welcome David Bong, CEO and Co-Founder of Avant Language, and we celebrate Avant’s 25th anniversary with a toast. We begin with David’s personal language journey. He shares that language did not…

Multiliterate Mind Trailer

Jan 30, 2026 2m

Marnina Falk Colman and Dr. Liza Trejo explore the evolving definition of literacy in a world influenced by AI and global communication. They introduce the Proficiency First Multiliteracies…

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How many episodes does The Multiliterate Mind have?

The Multiliterate Mind has published 8 episodes since January 2026, covering topics in Education, How To.

Is The Multiliterate Mind still active?

The Multiliterate Mind is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 42m.

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