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Science of Reading: The Podcast

S1-18. Using innovation to inform teaching: Larry Berger

Science of Reading: The Podcast

Amplify Education

Education, Science, How To, Social Sciences, Early Literacy, Amplify, Science Of Reading

4.5642 Ratings

🗓️ 10 April 2020

⏱️ 50 minutes

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Summary

Larry Berger, CEO of Amplify, discusses the use of innovation and technology to inform teaching and learning, his new initiative called Wide Open School, and how we can step back and let this be a time of joy and creativity for kids––letting them discover a love of reading. Quotes: “Make this a time of exploration and openness." “There is a moment for necessity and necessity brings innovation.” Show notes: Wide Open School Free remote learning resources from Amplify Amplify ...

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0:00.0

Hi listeners, it's Susan here. Just in time for the school year, I have a brand new resource to tell you about.

0:07.0

Science of Reading, a new teacher's guide. This free e-book gives you the critical information you need,

0:13.7

including a detailed breakdown of the reading rope and the 10 foundational science of reading principles.

0:20.0

It also provides key information on dyslexia, assessment,

0:24.2

serving multilingual learners, and so much more.

0:27.4

It's packed with beautiful diagrams,

0:29.7

a perfect compliment to the podcast if I do say so myself.

0:34.0

Download your science of reading guide at amplifyplify.com slash SOR guide.

0:44.4

These are challenging times and we respect your unwavering commitment to your students.

0:50.5

At Amplify, we are working especially hard to support you.

0:54.4

And as we all grapple with what it means to focus on the science of reading in a new world of remote learning, we're committed to walking with you through the unknown.

1:04.2

Welcome to Science of Reading the podcast.

1:07.1

I'm your host, Susan Lambert.

1:08.9

Join us as we talk with experts to explore what it takes to develop joyful, confident, and capable readers.

1:15.6

Today's special guest is Larry Berger, Chief Executive Officer here at Amplify. In true Larry form, he provides perspective on education in the midst of school closures.

1:29.0

We talk everything from technology to remote learning options to the love of learning and

1:33.9

reading.

1:34.9

I'm excited to bring this episode to you.

1:37.9

Good morning, Larry.

1:39.0

Thank you so much for joining us on today's episode.

1:42.8

Thank you so much, Susan.

1:43.9

Delighted to be here. As you know, we always

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