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SUMMARY:Conference Presentation: From Support to Independence Fading Scaffolds in the Science Classroom
DESCRIPTION:“From Support to Independence Fading Scaffolds in the Science Classroom“\nEvent: NSTA 2026 Conference\nDate: Wednesday\, April 17\, 2026 | 9:20 AM\nSession Format: Presentation \nLocation: Platinum Ballroom 2\nPresenters: \n     Maria Cieslak (Center for Applied Linguistics) \nDescription: \nMultilingual learners often need extra support to fully engage with science content\, but the goal is independence. In this session\, elementary teachers will explore strategies for creating scaffolds that provide just the right amount of support\, then systematically fade them as students gain knowledge\, language skills\, and confidence. Through examples\, hands-on activities\, and discussion\, participants will learn how to scaffold science investigations\, discussions\, and writing so students can move from guided participation to independent problem-solving. Teachers will leave with practical\, classroom-ready approaches to support multilingual learners’ language and content growth while fostering independence\, curiosity\, and a love of science. One Main Takeaway: Develop strategies to fade scaffolds effectively for multilingual learners in science\, supporting a transition from guided participation to independent thinking while fostering curiosity and mastery.
URL:https://www.cal.org/event/conference-presentation-from-support-to-independence-fading-scaffolds-in-the-science-classroom/
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SUMMARY:Conference Presentation: It Takes A Village: Bringing Multicultural Funds of Knowledge into the Science Classroom
DESCRIPTION:“It Takes A Village: Bringing Multicultural Funds of Knowledge into the Science Classroom“\nEvent: NSTA 2026 Conference\nDate: Wednesday\, April 17\, 2026 | 10:40 AM\nSession Format: Presentation \nLocation: Platinum Ballroom 3\nPresenters: \n     Brittany York (Center for Applied Linguistics) \nDescription: \nThis session will present theoretical viewpoints and research\, including the federally-funded M2-Si grant\, that illuminate the value within funds of knowledge and how those perspectives lead to higher quality science. Researchers will share how their rigorous revision process infused students’ assets and families’ funds of knowledge into formative assessment activities. They will grant access to formative assessments and other materials for the science classroom that bolster students’ assets and involve their families along with preliminary findings. They will walk attendees through strategies that engage students’ voices and experiences\, assessment materials and activities that can be shared with families\, and resources to support bringing funds of knowledge into the science classroom.
URL:https://www.cal.org/event/conference-presentation-it-takes-a-village-bringing-multicultural-funds-of-knowledge-into-the-science-classroom-2/
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SUMMARY:Conference Presentation: STEM\, AI\, and the Multilingual Mind: Navigating Digital Culture Shock in the Classroom
DESCRIPTION:“STEM\, AI\, and the Multilingual Mind: Navigating Digital Culture Shock in the Classroom“\nEvent: NSTA 2026 Conference\nDate: Wednesday\, April 17\, 2026 | 1:20 PM\nSession Format: Presentation \nLocation: 153 North Building \nPresenters: \n   Maria Cieslak (Center for Applied Linguistics) \nDescription: \nAs digital tools and AI rapidly transform STEM education\, multilingual learners face unique challenges that go beyond language barriers – Digital Culture Shock. In this session\, participants will explore how the intersection of technology\, artificial intelligence\, and language learning impacts STEM classrooms. We will examine the stages of digital culture shock and highlight practical approaches for turning digital shifts into opportunities for engagement and innovation. Attendees will gain strategies to integrate AI and digital tools intentionally to scaffold academic language\, build STEM literacy\, and empower multilingual learners to thrive in today’s STEM classroom.  One-Main Takeaway: Multilingual learners face digital culture shock in STEM with new technologies\, AI tools\, and language demands. Participants will explore strategies to support STEM access\, language development and empowerment to thrive in digital classrooms.
URL:https://www.cal.org/event/conference-presentation-stem-ai-and-the-multilingual-mind-navigating-digital-culture-shock-in-the-classroom-2/
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