O uso do instagram como recurso didático digital no ensino de língua inglesa

Abstract

 Instagram is a social network originally created for mobile devices and aimed at photo sharing, but it has evolved to include new formats such as Reels. In the context of globalization, digital media play a central role in interconnectivity and the circulation of knowledge (Souza, 2015). This study aims to identify educational content creators in the field of English language who contribute to language teaching through multimodal resources, promoting access to learning beyond geographical boundaries. It is understood that Instagram supports the development of digital literacies by offering content that enhances student engagement (Ribeiro; Coscarelli, 2020). Based on a qualitative approach and digital curation (Bassani; Magnus, 2021), profiles were analyzed that align with the pedagogical use of the platform (Guimarães; Silva, 2023), digital literacies (Ribeiro; Coscarelli, 2020), and the interactive potential of Instagram in English teaching (Martins et al., 2020). Three profiles were selected: @englishwithlarissa (vocabulary and tips), @carinafragozo (conversation and pronunciation), and @polyglotminds (cultural aspects). It is concluded that all of them significantly contribute to digital literacy and enrich the learning process through an interactive and multimodal platform.