Participate and share: Poster 
This session will empower educators with practical strategies, tools, and resources that harness technology to enhance the development of background knowledge in multilingual learners. The session will provide participants with research-based strategies and practical tools to build background knowledge for multilingual learners before, during, and after reading. By the end of this session, participants will be equipped to foster a more inclusive and effective learning environment for their diverse students, ultimately bridging the gap in their educational experiences.
Objectives: Participants will:
Understand the significance of background knowledge development for multilingual students and its impact on overall comprehension and learning outcomes.
Identify and use various technology-infused strategies to activate, develop, and extend background knowledge for multilingual learners across different content areas and grade levels.
Apply and adapt graphic organizers, EduProtocols, multimedia experiences, and visual thinking routines to support multilingual learners’ comprehension before, during, and after reading.
I. Introduction (5 minutes)
Welcome and introductions
Overview of session objectives and agenda
II. The Importance of Background Knowledge (10 minutes)
Discuss the role of background knowledge in language development
Emphasize its significance for multilingual learners
Alignment with ISTE Standards
III. Before Reading Strategies (15 minutes)
Introduce Graphic Organizer: Present digital tools for creating interactive graphic organizers.
Visual Thinking Routine: Model thinking routines using an example text or image.
IV. During Reading Strategies (15 minutes)
EduProtocol Introduction: Explain EduProtocols and their benefits.
Multimedia Experience: Showcase multimedia resources for active engagement.
V. After Reading Strategies (10 minutes)
Discussion and Reflection: Explore methods for post-reading discussions
Digital Formative Assessment: Present assessment tools to check comprehension.
VI. Integrating Technology into Instruction (5 minutes)
Discuss practical considerations and potential challenges
Share resources for continued learning
Hebern, M., & Corippo, J. (2018). The EDUPROTOCOL Field Guide: 16 student-centered lesson frames for infinite learning possibilities. Dave Burgess Consulting, Incorporated.
Harvard Graduate School of Education. (n.d.). Project zero’s thinking routine toolbox. PZ’s Thinking Routines Toolbox | Project Zero. https://pz.harvard.edu/thinking-routines
(2021) Background Knowledge and ELLs: What Teachers Need to Know - https://www.colorincolorado.org/article/background-knowledge-and-ells-what-teachers-need-know
(2021) The Role of Background Knowledge in Reading Comprehension: A Critical Review – https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02702711.2021.1888348
(2023) Effective Strategies: Scaffolding for ELL Students That Benefits the Whole Class - https://www.hmhco.com/blog/scaffolding-for-ell-students
(2023) 7 ELL Strategies for Reading Success - https://www.hmhco.com/blog/seven-strategies-for-reading-success-with-english-learners
(Joan Sedita) 2018 - BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE AND READING COMPREHENSION - https://keystoliteracy.com/blog/background-knowledge-and-reading-comprehension/
(2006) How Knowledge Helps - It Speeds and Strengthens Reading Comprehension, Learning—and Thinking - https://www.aft.org/ae/spring2006/willingham
https://www.teachingchannel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/HS-137-19.pdf
Determining How Much Background Knowledge to Provide for ELLs – https://www.colorincolorado.org/blog/determining-how-much-background-knowledge-provide-ells
Background Knowledge: A Key to Close Reading with ELLs - https://www.colorincolorado.org/blog/background-knowledge-key-close-reading-ells
How to Connect ELLs' Background Knowledge to Content - https://www.colorincolorado.org/article/connect-students-background-knowledge-content-ell-classroom
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