TEN HOT TIPS FROM THE 70TH MICHIGAN READING ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE (Part 4 of 4)

An exciting three-day event!

Reading Tip 8: Quotes from Dr. Anita Archer-"How well I teach=how well they learn," "learning is not a spectator sport," "Walk around, look around, talk around," "Perfect practice over time makes perfect and permanent," "Pedictability predicts ability," "If you expect it, pre-correct it," "Avoid the void, they will fill it," "Teach with passion, manage with compassion."

Reading Tip 9: Classroom management ideas-a)When everyone is engaged, and the volume in the room is high, say nothing and raise one hand. Train classes so that whoever sees your hand (or anyone's raised hand) must stop talking and moving and raise their hand. When all students have a hand up, the class is ready to move on. b) Before beginning, say, "Computers away, phones away, no side conversations." Have students silently point to the person who has a phone or computer in sight and fold their arms. When all arms are folded, they are ready to proceed.

Reading Tip 10: Most of us know this, but it's worth repeating that we should always have clear learning targets, high-quality evidence tools, formative feedback cycles, self-assessment and reflection, and performance-based literacy tests. To get a step ahead, visit www.AI4k12.org and become familiar with the AI+Reading/Literacy Landscape.