Advice from Dr. Anita Archer
Advice from Dr. Anita Archer
In a recent conversation with Dr. Anita Archer — author and beloved teacher of teachers — she demonstrated how to adapt choral responses to distance learning.
Dr. Archer shared:
“One of the best ways to intensify intervention for students with word reading difficulties is to increase opportunities for them to respond. Choral response is a great way to provide those opportunities but can be a challenge in distance learning situations.”
Watch this second video in our four-part series with Dr. Archer to see how to overcome the challenges of using choral response online. Be sure to download the companion tip sheet.
Let us know how these tips worked for you and if you have other ideas for adapting instruction to distance learning for students with word reading difficulties. Email us or share on Twitter by tagging @PivotLearning.
Watch the other videos in this recorded conversation with Dr. Archer about ways to adapt explicit instruction when teaching students with word reading difficulties remotely.
Dyslexia is top-of-mind in many districts as more states pass legislation to improve supports for students with dyslexia and other word reading difficulties. We work at both the district and school levels to provide insight and guidance to help ensure all students become strong readers. Specifically, Pivot Learning can work with schools and districts to:
If you’d like to speak to someone about how Pivot Learning can support your district to improve outcomes for students with word reading difficulties like dyslexia, please email Dr. Carrie Thomas Beck at CORE.