• Literacy Minnesota: Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency

    Online

     Come and review the important role of fluency in reading instruction. We will discuss the three key components of reading fluency and look at a variety of activities tutors and teachers can try. We will talk about the mechanics of doing fluency practice via Zoom, Google Meet, Teams or any other remote tutoring tool (including […]

  • Literacy Minnesota: The Learning Styles Myth (and the Teaching Practices Worth Keeping)

    Online

    Many of us were taught that students learn best when instruction matches their "learning style." In this webinar, we’ll take a closer look at where that idea came from, why it stuck, and what research actually tells us. We’ll explore how learning‑style labels can end up doing more harm than good for learners. At the […]

  • Literacy Minnesota: Pick Up Your Pencils! Approaches and Activities to Support Writing Development

    Online

    Incorporating writing activities into instruction for English language learners is a challenge for many teachers and tutors whether you are teaching online or in person. In this webinar, participants will learn approaches for including writing practice throughout the lesson and activities for extended practice. Participants will also develop strategies for delivering feedback for writing during […]