{"product_id":"extra-credit-9781119911067","title":"Extra Credit","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLearn to package your professional skill, monetize your interests, and share your teaching gifts with the world In Extra Credit! 8 Ways to Turn Your Education Expertise into Passion Projects and Extra Income, a team of accomplished educators and content creators delivers an illuminating and engaging handbook for educators who seek to bring in extra income with their professional and personal talents. In the book, you'll explore a wide variety of potential income streams, including leveraging social media platforms, creating educational resources, writing, and online courses, just to name a few! You'll also find out how educators are finding purpose and meaning in their various side hustles, making profitable and beneficial use of their many gifts. You'll discover: Outlets for your passion for teaching that go beyond the classroom and tap into new and exciting marketsStrategies for monetizing your interests and hobbies to create impressive and diverse income streamsExciting ways to contribute to education that aren't limited to teaching in the classroom, like merchandising, professional development workshops, and resource creationAn essential read for professors, teachers, teaching assistants, and other educators, Extra Credit! will earn a place in the libraries of school administrators, former educators, and other school based professionals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction: What’s Your Thing? ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: The Role of Social Media: The New Networking 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eTaking “scary” terms like \u003c\/i\u003emarketing \u003ci\u003eand \u003c\/i\u003ebranding \u003ci\u003eand making it super-simple. You can do it.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSocial Media and Success 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrowing a Following 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning from Others 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Connections and Networking 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpanding a Hobby into a Full-Blown Business 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOur Journeys in Social Media 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNaomi’s Journey 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaNesha’s Journey 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Pros and Cons of Social Media 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Pros 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Cons 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTips for Getting Started 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Designing and Selling “Merch” 23\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow to use your creative skills to design merchandise like T-shirts, mugs, notebooks, and so on—without ever touching it!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOur Journeys Designing and Selling Merch 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNaomi’s Merch Journey 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaNesha’s Merch Journey 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome Logistics 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrint-on-Demand 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDropshipping 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Pros and Cons of Designing and Selling Merch 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Pros 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Cons 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTips for Getting Started 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Creating and Selling Resources 45\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eUsing what you are probably already doing to create resources for other educators.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShifting Your Mindset 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOur Creative Processes 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNaomi’s Process 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaNesha’s Process 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Resources 101: Planning Your Process 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Resources 201: Pricing and Marketing Your Creations 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Pros and Cons of Creating and Selling Resources 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Pros 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Cons 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDreaming Up Your Creations 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTips for Getting Started 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Online Learning: Developing Courses, Memberships, and Teaching Sessions 71\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eHosting online (or in-person) summits, hosting your own conferences and live trainings— on your own or with a group.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnline Courses 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigning Your Course 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrafting Your Slides 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBranding Your Course 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpreading the Word 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarketing Your Course 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePricing Your Course 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Pros and Cons of Online Courses 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCourse Memberships 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLive and Prerecorded Teaching 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaNesha’s Live Camp 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNaomi’s Prerecorded Camp 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTips for Getting Started 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Virtual Services 97\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eUsing your talents (or habits—like social media scrolling) to do things like taking photos, social media marketing, organizing, and writing\/ ghostwriting for others scaling their own business.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTutoring or Teaching Virtual Summer School 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Pros and Cons of Tutoring or Teaching Virtual Summer School 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOffering Virtual Services 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaNesha’s Virtual Services Journey 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNaomi’s Virtual Services Journey 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Pros and Cons of Virtual Services 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTips for Getting Started 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Becoming an Author 111\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eTeachers read hundreds and hundreds of books—professional books and picture books. Share your knowledge or your idea in book format via one of multiple publishing avenues.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEbook Publishing 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Pros of Ebook Publishing 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Cons of Ebook Publishing 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelf-Publishing 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaNesha’s Self-Publishing Journey 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Pros of Self-Publishing 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Cons of Self-Publishing 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHybrid Publishing 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Pros of Hybrid Publishing 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Cons of Hybrid Publishing 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEducational Publishing 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNaomi’s Journey in Educational Publishing 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Pros of Educational Publishing 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Cons of Educational Publishing 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraditional Book Publishing 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Pros of Traditional Book Publishing 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Cons of Traditional Book Publishing 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTips for Getting Started 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Public Speaking 137\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eTake your “show” on the road! Using your expertise to speak to educators at conferences, summits, and professional development opportunities.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOur Journeys with Public Speaking 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNaomi’s Journey 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaNesha’s Journey 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConferences 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Pros of Speaking at Conferences 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Cons of Speaking at Conferences 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSchool PD Sessions 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Pros of Speaking at School PD Sessions 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Cons of Speaking at School PD Sessions 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Your Own Platform 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Pros of Making Your Own Platform 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Cons of Making Your Own Platform 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFree PD via Online Platforms 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Pros of Free PD via Online Platforms 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Cons of Free PD via Online Platforms 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTips for Getting Started 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Passion Projects 155\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eTurning your extracurricular passions into a business.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePassion Alert: Adorable Accessories 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePassion Alert: Teacher Tees 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePassion Alert: Stickers 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePassion Alert: Self-Care for Educators 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePassion Alert: Interior Design 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePassion Alert: Music 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePassion Alert: Fashion 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePassion Alert: Teacher Bling 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePassion Alert: Storytelling and Relationships 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePassion Alert: Empowering and Inspiring Educators 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTips for Getting Started 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Exit Ticket 173\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eUnsure Where to Start? 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaNesha’s Advice 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNaomi’s Advice 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eToo Much Work for Too Little Money? 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaNesha’s Advice 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNaomi’s Advice 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWant to Jump Into 10 Ideas at Once and Just Can’t Decide? 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaNesha’s Advice 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNaomi’s Advice 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon’t Have the Time? 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaNesha’s Advice 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNaomi’s Advice 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfraid to Put Yourself Out There? 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaNesha’s Advice 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNaomi’s Advice 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReady to Start Right Now? 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaNesha’s Advice 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNaomi’s Advice 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 187\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49407189418327,"sku":"9781119911067","price":15.74,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781119911067.jpg?v=1730498490","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/extra-credit-9781119911067","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}