Dangerously Irrelevant

JULY 23, 2020

My co-author, Julie Graber, and I are delighted that we were selected to do a FREE 4-week book study on Harnessing Technology for Deeper Learning ! Did I mention that the book study is FREE?! If we want deeper learning, greater student agency, more authentic work, and rich technology infusion, we have to design for them!

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JANUARY 5, 2022

I read some great (and not so great) books in 2021! Here are my top few (and why)… My top book for 2021 is Difference Making at the Heart of Learning , by Tom Vander Ark & Emily Liebtag. I can’t recommend these two books highly enough. Accordingly, I care quite a bit about the health of our American democracy.

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Waterford

APRIL 16, 2024

Use this resource round-up to find engaging books and activities that will make National Poetry Month an enriching experience for your students. Plus, discover how learning about poetry can help young learners strengthen their reading and writing skills. Curious how to teach poetry to early elementary students?

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Dangerously Irrelevant

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The book highlights five key functions of annotation: providing information, sharing commentary, sparking conversation, expressing power, and aiding learning. The book gave me some new lenses through which to think about this practice. What I’ve been up to: Silver Lining for Learning. Related Posts.

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Waterford

JANUARY 5, 2023

Books are an excellent way to help children connect more deeply to science, technology, engineering, and math (or STEM) concepts they are learning in class. These STEM books make great read-alouds and independent reading book choices for children at home or in the classroom. Looking for an early chapter book about STEM?

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 11, 2022

My goal is to read books for an hour each night. In this episode, I wanted to share some of the books that have me thinking this summer. It is a wide assortment of books that I've linked to at the bottom of the show. Episode 787 My Favorite Books of Summer 2022 Vicki Davis, @coolcatteacher - Your Show Host.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 14, 2021

There is one bright spot in this story: Online books. Thanks to the efforts of many devoted professionals and the financial support of more, there are a wide variety of free/inexpensive sources for books that students can use for classroom activities as well as pleasure. Kids can even watch book trailers before making a selection.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

He breaks the book into chapters every teacher will understand: x. What doesn’t is the fundamentals Pete covers in this book: x. Overall an excellent book. You can find her resources at Structured Learning. How did i get here. Setting up your classroom. Working with students. Working with colleagues. Discipline.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 26, 2020

Resources Mentioned in the Show Epic book of Web Tools and Apps The Digital Librarians Survival Toolkit Kristina Holzweiss – Bio as Submitted Kristina A. ” The post The Epic E-Book of WebTools appeared first on Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis @coolcatteacher helping educators be excellent every day.

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Ditch That Textbook

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

How can we help students do deep, meaningful learning? Learn 10 ways to help students publish their work -- and how Book Creator can help.Post sponsored by Book Creator Some students in your classroom probably dream of being an author. Publishing a book. For one, let's help them think and work like authors.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 31, 2023

You can find her resources at Structured Learning. Bonus: A Costume Did you forget to dress up? Or avoid it too long? I have you covered. Print out this sheet and pin it to your shirt (or download this doc– Halloween costume ): Can you add any that you love using for Halloween?

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EdTechTeacher

JANUARY 24, 2023

Project-based learning is all about student inquiry, collaboration, creation, reflection, and sharing with an authentic audience. Book Creator is designed to enhance all of this, and more! Here are four reasons why Book Creator is so well-suited to PBL experiences.

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Waterford

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Read on to find books, activities, and more resources for celebrating Women’s History Month in the elementary school classroom. 4 Children’s Books for Women’s History Month Find ideas for celebrating Women’s History Month in class and including women’s achievements in your curriculum! Download Classroom Guide 4.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JUNE 1, 2021

Books I finished reading (or rereading) in May 2021… The Power of Place , Tom Vander Ark, Emily Liebtag, & Nate McClennen [education]. Learning by Heart: An Unconventional Education , Tony Wagner [education]. The Big Book of Science Fiction , Jeff & Ann VanderMeer [sci fi; 1,216 pages! Books I read in January 2020.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter What is the Learning Pit metaphor? How can this illustration be used with students to help them learn? He also discusses the importance of drawing the Learning Pit correctly and how to teach it to students. He is the creator of the Learning Pit.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Digital deliver (PDF): 45 pages Publisher: Structured Learning Language: English ISBN-13: 978-0-9845881-2-1 Purchase: Digital–PayPal, credit card (via PayPal) School Purchase Order (min. You can find her resources at Structured Learning. 100)–Contact zeke.rowe@structuredlearning.net for details.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Enchanted Learning. You can find her resources at Structured Learning. Here are ideas for Halloween projects, lesson plans, websites, and apps ( check here for updated links ): Websites and Apps. 30-day Halloween fitness challeng e. Build a Jack-o-lantern (in Google Slides). Carving Pumpkins. Halloween ghost stories.

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Waterford

JANUARY 14, 2022

The key to teaching these children is, as with many academic subjects, to inspire a love of learning and get their families involved in their literacy development. Find Books About a Student’s Interests. Introduce Students to “Hi-Lo” Books and Graphic Novels. Many will be happy to help and chat books!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 9, 2020

Ask a Tech Teacher has a new book out, Inquiry-based Teaching with PBL: 34 Lesson Plans. Inquiry-based teaching requires a mindset that makes curiosity a cornerstone of learning with lessons that value it. This book includes 34 lesson plans as well as discussion on inquiry-based teaching strategies: The Inquiry-based Teacher.

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Waterford

MAY 3, 2022

Before you spend your own money on books, look into organizations that provide teachers with free classroom books. If you’re wondering how to get free books for your classroom, check out these eight educational programs. 8 Free Book Donation Programs for Schools. First Book Book Bank. Book Trust.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 23, 2021

Enchanted Learning. You can find her resources at Structured Learning. Here are ideas for Halloween projects, lesson plans, websites, and apps ( check here for updated links ): Websites and Apps. 30-day Halloween fitness challeng e. Build a Jack-o-lantern (in Google Slides). Carving Pumpkins. Halloween ghost stories.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 21, 2023

In this post, we’ll explore some of the best online tools for writing books and ebooks. By the end of this exploration, you’ll have a clearer picture of which tools and formats can best support your journey from a blank page to a published book or ebook.

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EdTechTeacher

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

By Dan Kemp from the Book Creator Team. It makes sense – when used well they can help scaffold learning, practice skills and help with assessment. That’s why Book Creator has come up with a way to help teachers bring those PDFs to life and make them more engaging, more personalized and help save you time!

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 3, 2021

Today is the official launch of my newest book UDL and Blended Learning: Thriving in Flexible Learning Landscapes ! Explore how you can universally design blended learning to remove barriers, provide firm goals with flexible pathways, and cultivate expert learners who are motivated, resourceful, and strategic!

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 2, 2018

In an effort to challenge students who are above reading level, I worked with a first-grade teacher, Jessica Perry, to design a book club for advanced readers using Google Slides and FlipGrid. To create the book club project, we created two Google Slide decks. Students were so excited to participate in the book club!

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Dangerously Irrelevant

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

After 4+ years of piloting our 4 Shifts discussion protocol with thousands of educators, I am delighted to announce that our new book, Harnessing Technology for Deeper Learning , is now available! If we want deeper learning, greater student agency, more authentic work, and rich technology infusion to happen, we have to design for them.

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Tom Murray

MAY 14, 2017

School leaders begin to make their plans for the summer months; from professional learning days to administrative PLCs. Both groups also look forward to some needed downtime and finally the opportunity to relax with a good book. Recommended for School Leaders: Book: Start. Book: BrandED. Check them out! Authors Eric C.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Books on essay writing are the topic of our blog post today! By diving into books, students can absorb styles, structure, and nuances, essentially refining their own writing arsenal. Image source: Unsplash Books on Essay Writing Here are our top picks for best books on essay writing 1.

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Edsurge

APRIL 6, 2020

I’m wondering if you might recommend what top three books would you suggest I read outside of ‘Urgency for Teachers,’ ‘Pedagogy of the Oppressed,’ ‘The New Education?’ I’ve ordered your book as well. Tim Carson, Skilled Trades and OER Advocate First, allow me to tell you why I don’t typically read books about online learning.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 10, 2023

I’ve put together a Halloween Kids Coloring Pages Book, brimming with creepy-cute designs (all from Canva) to captivate your children’s imagination. Click to download the free coloring pages book! This delightful book is available for FREE to all my subscribers. The best part? What’s the cherry on top?

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Dangerously Irrelevant

APRIL 1, 2020

Books I finished reading (or rereading) in March 2020… Personal and Authentic: Designing Learning Experiences That Impact a Lifetime , Tom Murray [education]. Books I read in January 2020. Books I read in February 2020. Culturize , Jimmy Casas [education]. Smart Baseball , Keith Law [baseball]. Related Posts.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 1, 2020

Books I finished reading (or rereading) in April 2020… This is Marketing: You Can’t Be Seen Until You Learn to See , Seth Godin [marketing]. Books I read in January 2020. Books I read in February 2020. Books I read in March 2020. What’s the Matter With Kansas? Masked Prey , John Sandford [thriller].

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Waterford

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Plus, read on to the end for recommendations on the best books about Native American people and communities to read with elementary students. Because November is also Thanksgiving, now is a great time to learn how Indigenous people view and discuss this holiday. Learn About Native American People Who Are Changing the World Today.

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Ditch That Textbook

APRIL 28, 2021

Students can show what they've learned by creating interactive text conversations between two people. Plus, they can let students show what they've learned, think critically, and make […]. Plus, they can let students show what they've learned, think critically, and make […]. Here's how. Or Alexander Hamilton's?

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Dangerously Irrelevant

MARCH 6, 2019

This post is a review of Learning Transformed: 8 Keys to Designing Tomorrow’s Schools, Today by Eric Sheninger and Tom Murray. There is lots of value in this book and a great deal of information that validates what we know about good leadership and strong school organizations. What I liked about the book. All of this is good.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JANUARY 1, 2022

Books I finished reading (or rereading) in December 2021… Difference Making at the Heart of Learning , Tom Vander Ark & Emily Liebtag (education). TOTAL FOR 2021 = 90 books. Books I read in February 2020. Books I read in August 2020. Books I read in October 2020. Books I read in November 2020.

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Waterford

JANUARY 13, 2021

It’s crucial to provide your students with books that explore a diverse breadth of identities and experience for two reasons, both of which tie into equity and access. These 15 children’s books explore diverse themes including culture and heritage, LGBTQ identity, disability, and mental health. Hosea Plays On by Kathleen M.

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