69th MRA Conference: Full Schedule

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10:30am EST

Empowering Readers with Computational Thinking LIMITED

Saturday March 8, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EST

River Overlook D (DeVos Place - Upper Level)

Computational Thinking (CT) is a set of strategies for tackling complex problems. In this hands-on session, participants will discover how CT skills—decomposition, pattern recognition, algorithm design, and abstraction—can strengthen students' literacy skills, boost teacher efficacy, and integrate technology to enrich reading and writing instruction.

Speakers

Katie Marchionna

Michigan Computational Thinking Project Manager, Project Tomorrow

Ask me how Computational Thinking can give students the tools they need to be effective problem-solvers!

Saturday March 8, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EST
River Overlook D (DeVos Place - Upper Level)

Literacy Coaching

Strand(s) Digital Literacy, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ), Literacy Coaching and Leadership

10:30am EST

Catalyzing Youth Superpowers—Co-Designing Joy, Laughter, and Peace Through Reading, Writing & Virtual Reality LIMITED

Saturday March 8, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EST

Gallery Overlook B (DeVos Place - Upper Level)

In a digital era dominated by violent video games, we're flipping the script. We are arming youth with reading, writing, storytelling, digital and peace literacy skills, catalyzing their superpowers. Our collaborative approach is groundbreaking; we're partnering with students, co-creating virtual reality gaming based on their real-world experiences. They aren't just players; they're co-designers!

Speakers

Dr. Erica Robertson

CEO, Adventures Publishing House

Adventures Publishing House is an international publishing house that provides books, content, curriculum, and experiences that educate, inspire, heal, and empower generations of young people, educators, families, and caretakers. We keep up with technological advances such as VR... Read More →

Saturday March 8, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EST
Gallery Overlook B (DeVos Place - Upper Level)

Middle School to Post Secondary (6-12+) Literacy Coaching

Strand(s) Digital Literacy, Social-Emotional Learning and Wellness, Written Expression

10:30am EST

Reading and Writing for Tier 2 and 3 Students, Students with Disabilities, and English Learners FILLING

Saturday March 8, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EST

River Overlook E (DeVos Place - Upper Level)

This session will explore strategies and best practices for teaching English Language Arts to create the most equitable experience possible for all students in a classroom setting regardless of race and ethnicity, disability status, language background, and socioeconomic status.

Speakers

Megan Kowalski

Special Education Teacher, Chicago Public Schools

Saturday March 8, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EST
River Overlook E (DeVos Place - Upper Level)

Middle School to Post Secondary (6-12+) Literacy Coaching

Strand(s) Culturally Responsive Instruction, Digital Literacy, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ), Social-Emotional Learning and Wellness, Written Expression

1:00pm EST

Utilizing Free eResources from the Michigan eLibrary to Build Text Sets LIMITED

Saturday March 8, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST

River Overlook B (DeVos Place - Upper Level)

The Michigan eLibrary (MeL) has many free eResources to support all citizens in the state. In this session we will pair nonfiction eResources (including articles, images, maps and video clips) in MeL with examples from the culturally diverse MISelf in Books title lists to build upon student learning and understanding.

Speakers

Ann Kaskinen

MeL Engagement Specialist, K-12, Michigan eLibrary/MCLS

The Michigan eLibrary (MeL) is a statewide online library service managed by the Library of Michigan, offering Michigan residents free access to a vast collection of digital resources like full-text articles, ebooks, and databases.

Saturday March 8, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
River Overlook B (DeVos Place - Upper Level)

Elementary (K-5) Literacy Coaching Middle School to Post Secondary (6-12+)

Strand(s) Digital Literacy, Disciplinary Literacy

2:30pm EST

Lit Everywhere: Dynamic Research-Supported Literacy Tools for Learning In and Out of School LIMITED

Saturday March 8, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST

Grand Gallery C (DeVos Place)

Seeking a literacy resource to enhance instruction & engage families? There's an app, a show, and a Michigan platform for that! Explore the PreK-Grade 5 literacy program, Read, Write, ROAR!, aligned with Essential Instructional Practices in Early Literacy. Discover ways to support literacy development in and out of school (e.g., summer learning & family engagement efforts) with this free resource!

Speakers

Erin Pell

Project Director, Instructional Applications, MAISA

Erin is a dynamic and versatile educator with a passion for early literacy. She earned her bachelor's degree in Education from Michigan State, a master's in Reading Instruction from Concordia, and has spent over a decade honing her skills as a classroom teacher and literacy coach... Read More →

Annie Spear

Project Director Michigan Learning Channel, MAISA

I am a passionate literacy educator, consultant, and author committed to supporting fellow educators, leaders, and community partners in service of children and families. My work is centered on literacy research for ages birth to age 10. Through my work with MAISA’s Literacy Essentials... Read More →

Saturday March 8, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST
Grand Gallery C (DeVos Place)

Appropriate for All Levels

Strand(s) Community and Family Literacy, Digital Literacy, Early Language and Literacy