Advice from Dr. Anita Archer
Advice from Dr. Anita Archer
In a recent conversation with Dr. Anita Archer — author and beloved teacher of teachers — we chatted about ways to adapt explicit instruction in distance learning environments for students with word reading difficulties.
Dr. Archer shared:
“Good instruction is good instruction … In this time, people are thinking more about the technology than what we know about good instruction.”
Watch this first video in our four-part series with Dr. Archer to learn ways to encourage active participation when distance learning, and be sure to download the companion tip sheet.
We’d love to hear how these strategies 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 in distance learning environments for students with word reading difficulties.
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.