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Book SynopsisAdvances in computer graphic technologies have inspired new efforts to understand the potential of multimedia instruction as a means of promoting human learning. In Multimedia Learning, Third Edition, Richard E. Mayer takes an evidence-based approach to improving education using well-designed multimedia instruction. He reviews 15 principles of multimedia instructional design that are based on more than 200 experimental research studies and grounded in a cognitive theory of how people learn from words and graphics. The result is the latest instalment of what Mayer calls the Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning, a theory introduced in previous editions of Multimedia Learning and in The Cambridge Handbook of Multimedia Learning, Second Edition. This edition provides an up-to-date and systematic summary of research studies on multimedia learning, supplemented with complementary evidence from around the globe. It is well-suited to graduate and undergraduate courses in psychology, educatiTrade Review'Richard E. Mayer's Multimedia Learning has influenced generations of students worldwide. Written in his signature accessible style, this updated third edition provides a state-of-the-art overview on current knowledge of how (not) to design multimedia learning materials. It will be an invaluable resource for students, educators, and researchers alike.' Tamara van Gog, Professor of Educational Sciences, Utrecht University, The Netherlands'This book offers a key contribution to the growing area of multimedia instruction for promoting human learning. It expertly integrates theoretical and practical considerations for research on multimedia learning. The third edition is a valuable resource for those planning to optimise multimedia resources for educational advancement.' Olusola Adesope, Boeing Distinguished Professor of STEM Education, Washington State University, USA'Richard E. Mayer is the father of research into multimedia learning. The scope, details and direction of the field have been largely determined by his work. The previous editions of Multimedia Learning provided the best summary of the field. The consequent high expectations of the third edition are fully met.' John Sweller, Emeritus Professor of Educational Psychology, University of New South Wales, Australia'This textbook is a labor of love covering three decades of research on how to combine words and pictures in educational technologies. This updated edition reviews evidence on when principles should be implemented, boundary conditions, and avenues for future research. It is a must read for students, practioners, and scientists who design multimedia for learning!' Danielle McNamara, Director of the Science of Learning and Educational Technology (SoLET) Laboratory, Arizona State UniversityTable of ContentsPart I. Introduction to Multimedia Learning: 1. The promise of multimedia learning; 2. The science of learning: determining how multimedia works; 3. The science of instruction: determining what works in multimedia learning; 4. The science assessment: determining what is learned; 5. Multimedia principle; Part II. Principles for Reducing Extraneous Processing in Multimedia Learning: 6. Coherence principle; 7. Signaling principle; 8. Redundancy principle; 9. Spatial contiguity principle; 10. Temporal contiguity principle; Part III. Principles for Managing Essential Processing in Multimedia Learning: 11. Segmenting principle; 12. Pre-training principle; 13. Modality principle; Part IV. Principles for Fostering Generative Processing in Multimedia Learning: 14. Personalization principle; 15. Voice principle; 16. Image principle; 17. Embodiment principle; 18. Immersion principle; 19. Generative activity principle; Part V. Conclusion: 20. Principles of multimedia design.

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Book SynopsisArm your students with the strategies they need for success with 101 Tips for Online Course Success. Many students think they are prepared for online classes, in fact they often think they will be easier than on-ground courses, but are they actually ready for the challenges that come with learning online?Help your students manage their time, keep organized, stay motivated, use online resources, use learning management systems, work in groups, and much more! 101 Tips for Online Course Success is everything your students need to succeed in an online or hybrid course. It is their handbook and planner that can complement any online or hybrid course, regardless of the subject matter. It can also be used in student success courses that introduce students to the college experience. Most of the strategies and tips included in this text are also relevant to the onsite courses.Table of ContentsPart 1: Preparing Before the Semester BeginsPart 2: Communicating With Your ProfessorPart 3: Using EmailPart 4: Learning Management Systems (LMS)Part 5: Managing Time and Staying OrganizedPart 6: Enhancing Study SkillsPart 7: Writing AssignmentsPart 8: Taking Tests/Quizzes OnlinePart 9: Working in GroupsPart 10: Staying Motivated Throughout the SemesterPart 11: Using Online ResourcesPart 12: Calendars, Contacts, Professional Portfolio, and Notes

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Book SynopsisWith a focus on digital tools and planning for any setting, this text provides ready-to-use help for designing technology-integrated lessons, building and managing community, selecting the best digital tools for particular tasks, increasing student engagement, and differentiating instruction.Table of Contents Contents Foreword Douglas K. Hartman xi Acknowledgments xiii Introduction 1 Why This Book? 2 Synergistic Planning 3 Guiding Principles 4 Book Organization and Features 7 Conclusion 9 1.  How Do I Teach the Attributes of Digital Text? 11 Literacy and Technology 12 Understanding Digital Text 13 Lessons to Teach the Attributes of Digital Texts 16 Assessing Your Understanding of Digital Text 23 Summary 26 Action Items 27 2.  How Do I Design More Effective Technology-Integrated Instruction? 29 TPACK 29 Reflexive Pedagogy 30 Combining TPACK and Reflexive Pedagogy 31 Continuum of Technology Integration 32 The Role of Digital Text in Instructional Design 33 Steps to Designing More Effective Technology-Integrated Instruction 34 Examples of Technology-Integrated Lessons 37 Assessing Your Design of Technology-Integrated Instruction 37 Summary 42 Action Items 42 3.  How Do I Select the Best Digital Tools for a Task? 45 Types of Digital Tools 46 Digital Tools in Action 50 Selecting the Best Digital Tools 52 Summary 56 Action Items 57 4.  How Do I Increase Student Engagement When Using Technology? 59 Student Engagement 59 Build Community 61 Scaffold Self-Regulation 64 Summary 70 Action Items 71 5.  How Do I Differentiate Technology-Integrated Instruction? 73 What Is Differentiated Instruction? 73 Differentiated Instruction and Digital Formative Assessment Tools 73 How Do I Use Digital Tools to Accommodate Different Learning Needs? 78 How Do I Use Digital Tools to Offer Choice to My Students? 80 Summary 81 Action Items 82 6.  How Can My District/School Support Technology-Integrated Instruction? 83 Instructional Coherence 84 Develop a Vision for Technology-Integrated Instruction 85 Establish a Common Language 85 Set Directives to Advance Instructional Coherence 86 Five Areas of Directives 88 Steps to Developing Directives 93 Example of Directives in Action 94 Summary 96 Action Items 97 Appendix A: Description of Digital Tools Referenced in This Text 99 Appendix B: African Elephant Example 103 Appendix C: Semantic Feature Analysis Example 105 References 107 Index 115 About the Authors 121

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Book SynopsisMaintaining that the status quo is unacceptable, the authors of this volume take a forward-thinking look at how choice, competition, deregulation, and decentralization can create disruptive innovation and reform education for all students.Trade Review“The authors make a convincing and data-driven case to fund students directly instead of school systems.” — Corey DeAngelis, director of school choice, Reason Foundation“This book is, I hope, just the first step in a long-standing and profound collaboration.” — Derrell Bradford, executive vice president, 50CAN

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Book SynopsisThe Wiley Handbook of Learning Technology is an authoritative and up-to-date survey of the fast-growing field of learning technology, from its foundational theories and practices to its challenges, trends, and future developments.Table of ContentsForeword viii Acknowledgements x Contributors xi Editorial Advisory Board xiii 1 Mapping the Field and Terminology 1Nick Rushby and Daniel W. Surry 2 How People Learn 15Jeroen van Merriënboer 3 What is Technology? 35Martin Oliver 4 Learning Theory and Technology: A Reciprocal Relationship 58Peggy A. Ertmer and Timothy J. Newby 5 Evolution of Learning Technologies 77Maggie McPherson 6 Learning Technology at Home and Preschool 96Lydia Plowman 7 Problem Spaces: A Framework and Questions for Critical Engagement with Learning Technologies in Formal Educational Contexts 113Keith Turvey and Norbert Pachler 8 Learning Technology in Higher Education 131Johannes Cronje 9 Learning Technology in Business and Industry 145Clark Quinn 10 Educational Technologies in Distance Education: Off-campus and Online, but on Course? 160Yoni Ryan and Colin Latchem 11 Learning Technology and Lifelong Informal, Self-Directed, and Non-formal Learning 180Colin Latchem 12 Learning with Technologies in Resource-constrained Environments 200Dick Ng’ambi and Vivienne Bozalek 13 Competencies for Designers, Instructors, and Online Learners 221Barbara L. Grabowski, Michael Beaudoin, and Tiffany A. Koszalka 14 Digital Learning Environments 242George Veletsianos 15 How to Succeed with Online Learning 261Phil Green 16 Diversity and Inclusion in the Learning Enterprise: Implications for Learning Technologies 287Robbin Chapman 17 Sins of Omission: The Search for Missing Signs by Abandoned e-Learners 301Ruth Gannon-Cook 18 Equity, Access, and the Digital Divide in Learning Technologies: Historical Antecedents, Current Issues, and Future Trends 327Marshall Jones and Rebecca Bridges 19 University Learning Technology Control and Security: Requires Teamwork to Succeed 348Donald Tharp and Greg Chamberlain 20 The Design of Learning 372Daniel Spikol 21 Mobile Learning and Social Networking 390John Traxler 22 The Utility of Games for Society, Business, and Politics: A Frame-reflective Discourse Analysis 406Igor Mayer, Harald Warmelink, and Qiqi Zhou 23 The Investment in Learning Technologies: Evidencing Value for Money? 436Jane Massy 24 Technology Planning in Schools 455David C. Ensminger 25 Surviving the Next Generation of Organizations—as Leaders 484Eugene Kowch 26 Futureproofing 508Steve Harmon and Wayne Dennison 27 Towards a Research Agenda for Educational Technology Research 523Paul A. Kirschner and Liesbeth Kester 28 The Dystopian Futures 542Neil Selwyn 29 Utopian Futures for Learning Technologies 557Marcus Childress Index 571

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Book SynopsisTeaching Machines provides invaluable new insight into our current debate over the efficacy of educational technology.Trade ReviewProvides valuable historical background, memorable stories, and a thoughtful tour of today's landscape. Those working towards an initial, but informed, opinion of the possibilities of educational technology will find the book helpful. -- Mark Notess elearn Magazine Teaching Machines' readability and its appealing mix of theory and narrative, historical and contemporary developments make it a valuable choice as a course reader for lecturers, instructional designers and indeed for anyone engaged in the business of education. It will sit in a prominent place on my bookshelf, thanks to its engaging, insightful and comprehensive review of the evolution of educational technology. -- Steve Wheeler Times Higher Ed What Ferster's readable history shows, at some fundamental level, is a need to rethink the real capabilities of educational technology. Reflective Teacher ... an accessible account of "teaching machines" enlivened by the author's personal anecdotes, his reflections and many photographs and illustrations. Canadian Journal of Higher Education ... Teaching machines contributes a highly readable analytical guide to a world that many historians of education have tended to dismiss. Journal of the History of Education SocietyTable of ContentsPreface1. Introduction2. Sage on the Stage3. Step by Step4. Byte by Byte5. From the Cloud6. Making Sense of Teaching MachinesNotesIndex

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Book SynopsisFaculty members, researchers, instructional designers, students, administrators, and policy makers who engage with online learning will find this book an invaluable resource.Trade ReviewThis is an excellent book! It's comprehensive, covering all the topics relevant to online teaching. It's well-researched and identifies many useful sources... If you're teaching online and haven't treated yourself to a good book, I'd recommend this one. Teaching Professor [The] structure and content will... prompt reflection into the changing realm of what it means to be a university faculty member. PsycCRITIQUES ...Teaching Online offer[s] valuable practical help in sevearl key areas such as course structure and planning, the teacher's persona in the online course, communication, student engagement and community of learning, and much more...I strongly recommend it. Reflective TeachingTable of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction1. Teaching Online as Instructional Change2. Faculty Knowledge3. Views of Learning4. Course Structure5. Course Planning6. Intellectual Property7. Instructional Time8. Teacher Persona9. Communication10. Student Rights11. Student Engagement12. CommunityConclusionNotesReferecesList of ContributorsIndex

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewA thoughtful and comprehensive guide to implementing VR pedagogy in primary–post-secondary education. The authors give practical advice on a wide range of subjects from design and funding to implementation and administration of VR curriculum, drawing from real-world case studies. A valuable tool for anyone developing XR classes and programs of study. * Brad Rittenhouse, Research Data Facilitator, Stanford University Research Computing Center, USA *Table of Contents1. Making Virtual Reality a Reality Introduction Innovative Programming in Libraries Georgia Tech Case Study Benefits and Uses of VR in K–12 Classrooms Conclusion References 2. Getting Started Where You Are: Needs Assessments and Resource Evaluation Evaluating Organizational Goals and Community Interests Matching Student and Stakeholder Skills and Interests Evaluating Technology Accessibility Accommodations and Opportunities Evaluating Budget and Financial Needs Ongoing Assessment and Cyclic Course Development References Resources Overall Checklist for Needs Assessment Evaluating Organization Goals and Community Interests Evaluating Student Interests and Skills Initial Questions to Ask Students Interested in Joining a Research Class Evaluating Technologies Using LEAPS Concepts Resources to Follow for Current Ed-Tech Trends Evaluating Accessibility Accommodations and Opportunities Evaluating Budget and Financial Needs Grant Resources Gagne’s Nine Events of Instruction 3. Technology Design and Decisions: Refine Your Technology Solutions Background: Device Collection and Space Designing Technology Solutions Conclusion References Resources Evaluating Your Organization’s Strategic Goals and SWOT Analysis Evaluating and Establishing Your Device Collection Assessing VR Equipment Evaluating Your Workspace Project Management Concepts for Project-Based Learning Starter Questions to Ask Peer Institutions Locating 3D Models Project Ideas Based on Time Frames Evaluating Your Cybersecurity 4. Student-Centric Research Projects: Learning Models That Fit Students’ Interests and Skills Student-Centric Project Design Self-Regulated Learning Instructors as Mentors and Project Managers Designing Projects and Lessons References Resources Student Questionnaire Ideas Icebreaker Activities Peer Evaluation Scaffolding Projects Project Team Roles Project Structure Elements Template for a Lesson Plan Rubric Components A Simple Rubric Student Reflection Questions Questions for Users to Answer during Critiques Exhibition or Open Lab Preparation Questions 5. Sustaining Community through Peer Learning and Partnerships Community in Education Building Community Engaging Community, Nontraditional Educators, and Visiting Artists Community and Project-Based Learning Community and Partnership Applicable Standards as They Relate to Community Integration Concluding Statements about Community References Resources Identifying Community Partners Starter Questions to Ask Peer Institutions Project-Proposal Components for Student Projects End-of-Project-Report Components for Student Projects 6. Clearing the Hurdles: Initiating Programs That Utilize Emerging Technologies Stakeholder Buy-In Student Hesitancy and Technology Phobia Maximizing Existing Resources and Technology Documentation Strategies Implementing Changes Based on Student Input Project Collaboration and Preservation Security, Safety, and Access Project Management References Resources Building Confidence and Reducing Technology Anxiety Forums and Troubleshooting Backups and Backward-Compatibility Checklist Bloom’s Taxonomy of Measurable Verbs Index

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Book SynopsisFlip communication for instant impactand real results for students! Break away from the old ways of communication and revolutionize leadership and communication at your school. Use the principles of connectedness and flipped learning to engage stakeholdersteachers, administrators, and parentsdigitally, so they're ready for engaging and productive discussions when you meet in person. Featuring action steps, reflections, and connected moments, plus more resources online, this book shows you how flipped leadership: Makes the school community visible to parents Creates authentic staff meetings Maximizes communication between parents and school Models effective use of technology The Corwin Connected Educators series is your key to unlocking the greatest resource available to all educators: other educators.Being a Connected Educator is more than a set of actions: it'Trade Review"Education is plagued by outdated leadership strategies and techniques that have long lost their luster. Peter DeWitt provides a fresh look at how leaders can make use of precious time while increasing the effectiveness of meetings and communications. His message is a call to action for leaders to jump on the train before it is too late." -- Eric Sheninger, Principal"After reading this book, my mind is racing with ideas! I have already started planning for flipped faculty meetings as a way to maximize time with our staff. I am also really intrigued by the possibility of student led conferences. The opportunity to empower our students and allow them to use their voices to link home and school is an important opportunity we cannot miss. Peter′s thoughts on the power of being a connected educator and leader and being comfortable with technology are ones that resonated with me because the best way to prepare our students for the future is to model it for them today. This book is a must read for all educators, and especially educational leaders!" -- Tony Sinanis, Principal & Corwin Author of The Power of Branding"Peter is the principal of the flipped! He flipped his teaching, flipped his staff meetings, flipped his newsletters, and shows the passion of flipping! The story shows his emerging passion for backward design, for working from what needs to be realised to how we then attain such success, and for listening and carrying his staff with him. The book describes a principal’s road to realising how to see the world in a different and more powerful way." -- John Hattie, Author, Visible Learning"Peter DeWitt has a great idea, here: taking the flip concept and applying it to leadership. If you’re looking for innovative ways to improve staff meetings and other collaboration within your school, you’ll get a lot out of this book." -- Jim Knight, Research Associate and Corwin Author, High Impact Instruction"Utilizing the methods of flipped leadership, principles facilitate better management and communication with their faculty, parents, and students, and interact in a deeper level of discussion. With broadcasting tools such as TouchCast, Peter demonstrates how easy it is to promote your ideas through flipped videos and use the valuable time in one-on-one sessions for meaningful dialogue. " -- Dr. Ayelet Segal, Head of Education"As of now there are about 20 books in the Corwin Connected Educator Series, a seemingly ever-growing set of titles masterminded by Peter DeWitt and Corwin Press. Each book is short enough to be read in one sitting, which makes the collection ideal for book studies and professional development, both during the summer and throughout the school year. Also, each paperback is authored by one or two educators who speak (and blog, tweet, etc.) with a credible voice in the world of connected education. Some of the topics include: Flipped leadership Tools for connecting educators, parents, and communities Blogging for educators Best practices for establishing a makerspace Tools to connect and empower teachers Finally, all of the authors are active on social media, and they regularly present at local conferences, which helps in bringing to life the contents of these books." -- Ross Cooper, Supervisor of Instructional Practice K-12Table of ContentsPreface Introduction 1. Connected Learning: The Precursor to Flipped Leadership What is Connected Learning? Vignette About Twitter and Social Networking Building a PLN 2. To Flip or Not to Flip...and Other Lame Excuses Why Flip? The Haters Is Flipping a Passing Fad? Flipping Out the Classroom 3. Flipped Faculty Meeting How to Flip a Faculty Meeting How It Leads to Better Discussions Examples and Action Steps 4. Flipping Parent Communication Why? How Does It Help School Communication? How It Helps Build a Better Home-School Partnership 5. How to Flip Communication It′s What You Make of It How I Do It

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Book SynopsisProfessional growth and social media savvy at your fingertips! This information-packed resource from digital experts Anderson and Whitby makes it easy to build a thriving professional network using social media. Easy-to-implement ideas, essential tools, and real-life vignettes help teachers learn to: Find and choose the best social media tools, products, and communities Start and grow a collaborative, high-quality PLN using Twitter, blogging, LinkedIn, and more Use social media to enhance 21st Century education Engage in authentic personal and professional learning Includes invaluable resources and an in-depth analysis of the social media landscape. Collaboration has never been easier with this must-have guide! The Corwin Connected Educators series is your key to unlocking the greatest resource available to all educators: other educators.Being a ConnecTrade Review"To those educators who′ve felt like detached retinas in the digital age and those who love and support them: This book is the best driver′s ed course for connected-learner beginners that I′ve seen to date. For those who′ve jumped in with both feet, this book provides rationale and fresh new perspectives to increase the effectiveness of your connected learning time. Steven and Tom have managed to do something rare in this space. They have built a human, understandable beginning for would-be connected educators. Hats off my friends." -- Kevin Honeycutt, Consultant and Speaker"The Relevant Educator touches on the heart of what it is to be a teacher who feels unsupported and ill-trained in our digital world. Tom Whitby and Steven Anderson offer a solution: get connected to educators online who freely share lesson plans, training materials, videos, webinars, and support 24/7. The book outlines first steps to take and provides information on free web tools and mobile apps that will introduce teachers to online communities where teachers support each other everyday. " -- Shelly Sanchez Terrell, Teacher Trainer, International Speaker, Founder"This is the essential book for learning both how and why educators must connect in order truly be at the top of their game. Written by two of the most genuine and passionate educators who are practitioners as well as innovators in the educational technology space, this is a must read for all educators that is written in a fun and conversational way. The book addresses issues that are at the heart of many staff meetings and gives practical advice on how to connect, engage, and grow as a learner. A must read!" -- Adam Bellow, Corwin Author Untangling the Web"In the 21st century, the smartest person in the room, is the room. It is incumbent upon all educators to connect online with other educators who can reignite their passion for teaching, and share learning and experiences. Tom Whitby and Steve Anderson generously share their wisdom and the "rules of the road" for those who want to accelerate the development of a personal learning network. Their book is a worthwhile investment that will repay itself many times over." -- Angela Maiers, Founder and President"As of now there are about 20 books in the Corwin Connected Educator Series, a seemingly ever-growing set of titles masterminded by Peter DeWitt and Corwin Press. Each book is short enough to be read in one sitting, which makes the collection ideal for book studies and professional development, both during the summer and throughout the school year. Also, each paperback is authored by one or two educators who speak (and blog, tweet, etc.) with a credible voice in the world of connected education. Some of the topics include: Flipped leadership Tools for connecting educators, parents, and communities Blogging for educators Best practices for establishing a makerspace Tools to connect and empower teachers Finally, all of the authors are active on social media, and they regularly present at local conferences, which helps in bringing to life the contents of these books." -- Ross Cooper, Supervisor of Instructional Practice K-12Table of ContentsPreface by Peter DeWitt Introduction 1. Connected Learning 2. Social Media in Education Who is Using Social Media Acceptable Use Policy Myths and Misconceptions 3. The Effects of Culture on Change School Culture Internet Culture 4. Social Media for Professional Development and Professional Learning Blogs in Learning Why Blogging? Personal Blog Class Blog RSS Feeds Zite FlipBook 5. Components of a PLN What is a PLN? ...And What It Isn′t Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Skype Podcasts and Webinars Chats 6. Education Conferences National Conferences Unconferences/Edcamps 7. Social Media Communities Nings EdWeb EDUPLN Edmodo 8. Getting Started 9. The Connected Educator 10. Apps/Sites for Social Media

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Book SynopsisBring communities together for involvement that makes a difference! Impact your students in a positive way and join the leagues of educators who are learning to engage with students, parents, and communities using social media and Web 2.0 technologies. Featuring practical strategies that you'll want to put to use right away, plus a dedicated series website for additional resources, this short and easy-to-follow book will show you: How smartphones and tablets can work for your goals The secret to gettingand keepingparents involved How to inform, engage, and empower stakeholders How tools like Skype can connect the community at large The Corwin Connected Educators series is your key to unlocking the greatest resource available to all educators:othereducators. Being a Connected Educator is more than a set of actions: it's a belief in the potential of technology tTrade Review"This is an incredibly practical book that provides insight on engaging school stakeholders. Brad has done a wonderful job of sharing success stories as it relates to the power of technology to connect schools with parents and community members. The ideas shared throughout the book can help strengthen a school′s culture in order to promote the success of all students." -- Todd Whitaker, Professor of Department of Educational Leadership"As society evolves due to advances in technology, so must schools. Brad Currie provides a much needed spark for school leaders to begin to meet their stakeholders where they are by leveraging tools synonymous with the real world as we know it. By weaving a tale embedded with practical examples, Brad articulates a vision for using social media as a powerful way to engage an array of stakeholders in two way communications." -- Eric Sheninger, Principal"Brad Currie harnesses the key element in today’s social media-infused school environment--"Knowledge is Power!" He illustrates just how we as educators need to use this knowledge in positive ways to support our schools, students, and communities. Great takeaways I′ll be using at my school! " -- Daisy Dyer Duerr, PreK-12 Principal"Brad Currie has provided the educational world with a diversified look at the important connections schools can make with technology in the 21st Century. It′s no longer an option for educators to take advantage of available web tools to stay connected with what′s right in education. This book will inspire all of us, on a global scale, to stay active in ways once thought unimaginable. A must read! " -- Salome Thomas-EL, Award-winning principal and author"Brad Currie is one of my most trusted, go-to sources for learning how to harness the power of becoming a connected educator. He doesn′t just talk the talk…he walks it every day. In this book, he has provided a complete, easy-to-follow map that can lead anyone to the treasures available to well-connected educators and schools." -- Dave Burgess, Author, Teach Like a PIRATE"As of now there are about 20 books in the Corwin Connected Educator Series, a seemingly ever-growing set of titles masterminded by Peter DeWitt and Corwin Press. Each book is short enough to be read in one sitting, which makes the collection ideal for book studies and professional development, both during the summer and throughout the school year. Also, each paperback is authored by one or two educators who speak (and blog, tweet, etc.) with a credible voice in the world of connected education. Some of the topics include: Flipped leadership Tools for connecting educators, parents, and communities Blogging for educators Best practices for establishing a makerspace Tools to connect and empower teachers Finally, all of the authors are active on social media, and they regularly present at local conferences, which helps in bringing to life the contents of these books." -- Ross Cooper, Supervisor of Instructional Practice K-12Table of ContentsPreface by Peter DeWitt Introduction 1. The Importance of Parent and Community Engagement 2. Tools of the Trade 3. Tell Your Story 4. Parent Engagement 5. Community Engagement 6. What′s Best for Kids

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Book SynopsisAssistive technology (AT) can help young children with disabilities fully participate in natural, inclusive learning environments but many early childhood professionals don t get the training they need. Fill that gap with this unintimidating, reader-friendly resource, the go-to guide to recommended AT practice for children birth 5. Developed by two leading early childhood specialists with in-depth expertise in assistive technology, this book demystifies AT and gives readers solutions they can implement right away, regardless of their technical experience. Early childhood professionals will learn about the broad spectrum of AT supports for children with disabilities from low-cost, low-tech options such as Velcro and homemade switches to higher tech options such as speech-generating software. Educators, early interventionists, SLPs, and other professionals will learn how to select, implement, and purchase AT devices; determine funding options for AT; assess children s needs; use AT to aid implementation of universal design for learning; embed AT into activity-based intervention; and support communication, language development, and early literacy skills. Professionals will get a CD-ROM with printable forms for evaluating children s AT needs, determining which types of tools and strategies to use, and creating individual AT toolkits that help children meet OSEP outcomes and developmental goals. A must for AT novices and seasoned users alike, this professional resource and supplemental textbook will help readers use the best of today s technology to ensure a fully inclusive education for young children. Assistive technology (AT) can help young children with disabilities fully participate in natural, inclusive learning environments but many early childhood professionals don t get the training they need. Fill that gap with this unintimidating, reader-friendly resource, the go-to guide to recommended AT practice for children birth 5. Developed by two leading early childhood specialists with in-depth expertise in assistive technology, this book demystifies AT and gives readers solutions they can implement right away, regardless of their technical experience. Early childhood professionals will learn about the broad spectrum of AT supports for children with disabilities from low-cost, low-tech options such as Velcro and homemade switches to higher tech options such as speech-generating software. Educators, early interventionists, SLPs, and other professionals will learn how to select, implement, and purchase AT devices; determine funding options for AT; assess children s needs; use AT to aid implementation of universal design for learning; embed AT into activity-based intervention; and support communication, language development, and early literacy skills. Professionals will get a CD-ROM with printable forms for evaluating children s AT needs, determining which types of tools and strategies to use, and creating individual AT toolkits that help children meet OSEP outcomes and developmental goals. A must for AT novices and seasoned users alike, this professional resource and supplemental textbook will help readers use the best of today s technology to ensure a fully inclusive education for young children.

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Book SynopsisUniversal Design for Learning is the best way to teach all students effectively—but how can a busy teacher get started with UDL right now? Answers are in this vibrant, research-based guidebook, created by seasoned teacher and former UDL Coordinator Loui Lord Nelson. K-12 educators will learn how to use the three key principles of UDL—Engagement, Representation, and Action & Expression—to present information in multiple ways and meet the needs of diverse learners. Written in first person, like a face-to-face talk with a passionate educator, the book gives teachers a reader-friendly UDL primer and a practical framework for implementation, with detailed guidelines on lesson planning and checkpoints that help them stay on track.USE UDL PRINCIPLES TO HELP STUDENTS: sharpen executive function skills, such as goal-setting and strategy development improve comprehension and information processing stay engaged during lessons and overcome distractions communicate effectively using multiple tools, including both high and low/no technology options develop self-regulation and self-assessment skills sustain effort and persistence increase autonomy show what they know through flexible, individualized assessment options PRACTICAL MATERIALS:Diverse examples of successfully using UDL across grades, sample assignments and activity ideas, and helpful tips and personal reflections from teachers and administrators.Table of ContentsAbout the AuthorForewordDavid RosePrefaceAcknowledgmentsI Introducing Universal Design for Learning1. Introducing Universal Design for Learning2. The Vocabulary and Myths of Universal Design for LearningII The Principles of Universal Design for Learning3. Engagement4. Representation5. Action and ExpressionIII From Planning to Practice6. Designing with Learning in Mind7. The Goal and the LessonReferencesIndex

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