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In today's education system, where traditional teaching methods are often questioned, Active Learning Strategies stands out as a must-have guide for educators eager to transform their teaching. This book is all about giving teachers the tools and knowledge they need to create vibrant, student-centered learning environments. The journey kicks off with "My Journey as a Teacher and Educator," where I share my personal experiences and how active learning has changed my teaching. This sets the tone for the book, which is part of the "Cognitive Mastery Series," and positions it as a go-to ...

Love them or hate them, watching movies and playing games allow us to learn at light-speed. Thismeans that using them as a tool in teaching is a no-brainer. Every day, we see how this medium dictates what we believe and how it influences behavior, for better and for worse. Our future is dependent upon the “viewers” learning how to verify accuracy, and the future of learning depends upon the willingness to harness what engages.

In Small Teaching K-8, a team of veteran educators bridges the gap between cognitive theory and the K-8 classroom environment, applying the same foundational research found in author James Lang's bestselling Small Teaching to the elementary and middle school setting. The book demonstrates how to integrate simple interventions into pre-existing pedagogical techniques to dramatically improve student outcomes.

Pugs have been an incredibly popular dog for, literally, thousands of years. They were a favorite dog of Chinese emperors and British royalty. With their cute compact bodies and distinctive, smooshed faces, it is one breed that you always recognize when you see it. When properly socialized, a pug is a fantastic companion that will help keep you entertained. Their long history as members of people’s home has made them adorable little family members.

Are you seeking ways to make your classroom more engaging, interactive, and interesting? Do you want to delve into the intricacies of cooperative learning and its transformative impact on education? Look no further—this book is your ultimate guide to mastering the art of cooperative learning. Master the Art of Cooperative Learning is meticulously designed as a comprehensive resource, offering educators a clear blueprint for implementing cooperative learning strategies. This guide will aid you in fostering young learners' comprehension, tackling complex concepts, honing communication ...

The Inspired Hybrid Classroom is a comprehensive guide to unlocking the potential of hybrid learning. Written by experts from academia and industry, it explores the design of hybrid courses, emphasizing learner-centric approaches and promoting equity. The book examines the evolving role of hybrid education in career development amid automation, the need for agile university structures, and optimizing synchronous teaching. Through case studies, including those from Arizona State University and a women's entrepreneurship program, it offers practical insights into blending online and in-person...

These are strange times. A time of climate crises. Health crises. Collapsing systems. Influencers. And yes—Jordan Peterson. We are currently living in a (Post) Peterson Paradigm. This book–12 Rules for (Academic) Life—explores what has happened to teaching, learning and politics through this odd and chaotic time. Deploying feminism, this lens offers a glass-sharpened view of this moment in international higher education. It is organized through twelve mantras for a university sector searching for a purpose in this interregnum.

"What Shall We Do Today? - The Shelter Adventure" Children's Educational Story for Ages 6-9 Perfect for Classroom Reading & Family Discussions About Pet Adoption Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya in their heartwarming new adventure as they discover the importance of animal shelters on National Pet Day! Following their farm visit, our curious trio becomes junior volunteers at Happy Tails Animal Shelter, learning valuable lessons about compassion, responsibility, and the joy of helping animals in need. In this engaging children's story, young readers will: Experience a day as animal shelter ...

Much more than a collection of cool tools and apps, The Distance Learning Playbook for College and University Instruction mobilizes decades of Visible Learning® research to reveal those evidence-based strategies that work best in an online environment. Supplemented by opportunities to self-assess and reflect, the book addresses every dynamic that must be in place for students to learn, even at a distance.

Arrested? For teaching? John Scopes’s crime riveted the world, and crowds flocked to the trial of the man who dared to tell students about a forbidden topic—evolution. The year was 1925, and discussing Darwin’s theory of evolution was illegal in Tennessee classrooms. Lawyers wanted to challenge the law, and businessmen smelled opportunity. But no one imagined the firestorm the Scopes Trial would ignite—or the media circus that would follow.

In Woven Together: How Unpacking Your Teacher Identity Creates a Stronger Learning Community, expert educator Dr. Courtney E. Rose delivers a student-driven approach to teaching that demonstrates how to bring your full self to the classroom. You'll learn to create space for your students to do the same thing, de-standardizing the current norms of the classroom while embracing their unique experiences, perspectives, and understandings to create more meaningful learning experiences.

Are you an educator, administrator, or EdTech enthusiast looking to navigate the rapid field of artificial intelligence in education? "AI in Education: Empowering Educators, Inspiring Students: Practical Strategies to Transform Teaching and Improve Learning Outcomes" is your step-by-step guide to understanding and unveiling the power of AI. This book is designed to empower you, giving you the confidence and capability to enhance teaching and learning experiences with AI.

AutoPilot Your Math Skills will teach the educator concepts of math. Major parts of teaching math to young children are certain philosophies to consider. This book will show and explain how to use these concepts in hands-on and cognitive activities. Furthermore, it will contain grades one to five of descriptive learning for the user to implement into his/her teaching.

Children Want to Write is a collection of Donald Graves' most significant writings paired with recovered tapes that illuminate his research and his inspiring work with teachers. Hear the earliest documented use of invented spelling, the earliest attempts to guide young children through a writing process, and the earliest conferences.

The purpose of this book is to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in your trigonometry course. Each section offers step-by-step explanation of concepts together with many examples and exercises. The texts had been revised and improved to make it easy to follow with little help. The clear explanation of concepts makes the book excellent for self-study.

After devoting half of his lifetime transforming his start-up business into a multi-million dollar industry leader, author John McLaughlin set out in a new direction: to teach what he had learned to others. Due to a lack of teaching experience, his only job offer was to teach entrepreneurship to prisoners at a minimum-security camp in North Carolina. John gradually builds an effective program until a scandal involving prison officials blindsides his progress and threatens to bring his teaching career to an unceremonious end.

What Shall We Do Today?: 16th May: The Purple Bandana Adventure Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya on an extraordinary day of discovery, kindness, and friendship! In this heartwarming addition to the beloved "What Shall We Do Today?" series, three curious children embark on a special adventure celebrating five important themes: community service, environmental awareness, peace, safety, and togetherness. When knowledge-loving Maya arrives with purple bandanas and news of several special celebrations happening on the same day, the friends transform an ordinary day into an extraordinary journey of ...

In Who's in My Classroom?, accomplished educator and author delivers an inspirational and practical combination of true stories from teens in Youth Communication's award-winning writing program and the most current educational research. The book links theories of adolescent development and identity formation to best practices in real-world classrooms where teachers strive to form supportive relationships with students.

Feeling buried under lesson plans, grading, and administrative tasks? Find out how AI could be your new best friend in the classroom...AI is already making waves in sectors like healthcare, automotive, and even your home appliances. So why should education be any different?

Engaging the Student Brain is your shortcut to listeners leaning in. Steven Northup is a 35-year classroom teacher and graduate-level teacher-of-teachers who shows you how to save time and effort with simple tweaks that are irresistible to the brain.