Turn your classroom into a digital adventure in learning! In the classroom of the 21st-century, the power of mobility has begun to play a significant role in the learning experiences of our students. The ubiquitous digital devices they use so frequently and unconsciously can be harnessed as powerful tools for learning, creativity, and discovery. With Apps for Learning, Middle School: 40 Best iPad/iPod Touch/iPhone Apps for Classrooms, Harry Dickens and Andrew Churches continue an exciting journey through the world of educational apps. Learn about some of the best apps for middle school classrooms, such as: Creative storytelling apps like Puppet Pals HD Powerful language skill builders like Play2Learn and SpellBoard NASA HD and Solar Walk, which allow you to take a trip across the galaxy Book Creator to make your own unique digital books Drawing Pad to produce a work of art These apps and many more are just waiting for you and your students to discover!
A treasure chest of leadership craft knowledge from a principal who has 'been there!'Written for new and experienced principals, this resource from former principal Susan Villani combines practical advice and theoretical insight to offer invaluable, no-nonsense leadership strategies. Through stories and commentary, the author discusses how to build community with students and teachers, balance listening and leading, represent the interests of students, work through conflict, be a mentor, and seek advisors for guidance and support. This second edition is updated with: A new chapter on Reflecting on a Career Study guides for group or individual professional development
24 Activities for Productive Talk and Deeper Learning
Teaching your students to think like scientists starts here! If you've ever struggled to help students make scientific arguments from evidence, this practical, easy-to-use activity book is for you! Give your students the critical scientific practice today's science standards require. You'll discover strategies and activities to effectively engage students in arguments about competing data sets, opposing scientific ideas, applying evidence to support specific claims, and more. 24 ready-to-implement activities drawn from the physical sciences, life sciences, and earth and space sciences help teachers to: Align lessons to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Engage students in the 8 NGSS science and engineering practices Establish rich, productive classroom discourse Facilitate reading and writing strategies that align to the Common Core State Standards Extend and employ argumentation and modeling strategies Clarify the difference between argumentation and explanation Includes assessment guidance and extension activities. Learn to teach the rational side of science the fun way with this simple and straightforward guide!
A Human-Centered Approach to Using Artificial Intelligence in Grades 6-12
Discover strategies to use AI thoughtfully in every stage of the writing process-without compromising creativity or critical thinking Feeling conflicted about integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into your writing instruction? You're not alone. In a world where AI-generated text can seem like a writing teacher's enemy, incorporating it into ......
The expert guide to the identification and support of artistically and musically talented students! Is artistic talent a matter of nature or nurture? What are the best methods for identifying potential in the arts? How can educators and parents encourage and support artistic development? From identification to the empowerment of teachers of talented arts students, the readings within Artistically and Musically Talented Students offer the best practices the leaders in the field have to offer. Key features include: A practical look at the needs of artistically and musically talented students by field leader Enid Zimmerman, and her recommendations for future study Methods for recognizing potential talent in dance, art, and music Eight articles from the most influential researchers of giftedness and the arts The ERGE Series: The National Association for Gifted Children series Essential Readings in Gifted Education is a 12-volume collection of seminal articles from Gifted Child Quarterly. Put the knowledge and power of more than 25 years of research on giftedness and talent into your hands with the leading theories, studies, and findings the experts in the field have to offer.
PLACE THIS NEXT TO DONALDSON AND MARNIK IN BROCHURES!!! Intended as a companion to Becoming Better Leaders, this book recounts the experiences and challenges of a group of educators from Maine in their evolving identities as leaders.
PLACE THIS NEXT TO DONALDSON AND MARNIK IN BROCHURES!!! Intended as a companion to Becoming Better Leaders, this book recounts the experiences and challenges of a group of educators from Maine in their evolving identities as leaders.
"This book has something for everyone-the teacher leader heading school improvement committees, the curriculum director working with teacher task forces, the superintendent working with community groups to establish vision and set priorities. A very hands-on book with practical tools for leaders in any setting!" -Mary Devin, Associate Professor Kansas State University "Gives a multitude of techniques for collaborative planning and preparing for change. This is an exceptional resource for school leaders to read and reflect on." -Regina S. Birdsell, Assistant Executive Director Connecticut Association of Schools Use these practical tips and real-world examples to facilitate meaningful school change! This updated edition of the bestseller on school reform focuses on collaboration at three crucial levels: district, school, and classroom. Recognizing the power of multilevel support, reform expert Edie L. Holcomb provides a structure that helps teams of educators assess a situation, gather information, plan and implement change initiatives, evaluate progress, and sustain change. In easy-to-understand language, Asking the Right Questions, Third Edition, effectively highlights the issues that need to be addressed when implementing school improvement initiatives. Building on her highly successful framework, the author presents a new discussion on shaping practice, creating effective decision-making structures, and reviewing improvement plans. The new edition also includes Innovative strategies such as symbolic displays, configuration maps, priority grids, and open space technology Additional examples of change scenarios from the field Review questions and chapter summaries that highlight key points A CD-ROM with figures, customizable forms, and a chapter-by-chapter discussion guide to facilitate individual and group study From simple policy changes to broad reform, this invaluable guide helps teachers, principals, and administrators work together to visualize and enact changes that improve student achievement.
'This book has something for everyone-the teacher leader heading school improvement committees, the curriculum director working with teacher task forces, the superintendent working with community groups to establish vision and set priorities. A very hands-on book with practical tools for leaders in any setting!' - Mary Devin, Associate Professor Kansas State University 'Gives a multitude of techniques for collaborative planning and preparing for change. This is an exceptional resource for school leaders to read and reflect on' -Regina S. Birdsell, Assistant Executive Director Connecticut Association of Schools Use these practical tips and real-world examples to facilitate meaningful school change! This updated edition of the bestseller on school reform focuses on collaboration at three crucial levels: district, school, and classroom. Recognizing the power of multilevel support, reform expert Edie L. Holcomb provides a structure that helps teams of educators assess a situation, gather information, plan and implement change initiatives, evaluate progress, and sustain change. In easy-to-understand language, Asking the Right Questions, Third Edition, effectively highlights the issues that need to be addressed when implementing school improvement initiatives. Building on her highly successful framework, the author presents a new discussion on shaping practice, creating effective decision-making structures, and reviewing improvement plans. The new edition also includes: - Innovative strategies such as symbolic displays, configuration maps, priority grids, and open space technology - Additional examples of change scenarios from the field - Review questions and chapter summaries that highlight key points - A CD-ROM with figures, customizable forms, and a chapter-by-chapter discussion guide to facilitate individual and group study From simple policy changes to broad reform, this invaluable guide helps teachers, principals, and administrators work together to visualize and enact changes that improve student achievement.
