Discover how digital gaming can improve learning and prepare students for successful futures. The authors—both experienced educators and enthusiastic gamers—contend that students of the 21st century c
Enhance students’ reading abilities with technology. Discover how technological resources can improve the effectiveness and breadth of reading instruction to build student knowledge. Read real-world a
Sharpen your students’ communication skills while integrating digital tools into writing instruction. Loaded with techniques for helping students brainstorm, plan, and organize their writing, this han
Combine hard work and deep fun in classrooms with digital game–based learning. Students of the always-on generation gain information through different tools and learn differently than generations befo
Teach students essential skills with engaging activities. Explore key reasoning skills from the Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards and strategies for teaching them to students. Then, di
Discover practical strategies for supporting and assessing writing instruction in all content areas while equipping teachers with instructional practices that emphasize this critical skill, which stud
For K-8 principals, Sheninger, a high school principal and former science teacher, and Devereaux, a biology teacher and science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) interdepartmental liaison, out
Patricia Cunningham (education, Wake Forest U.) and James Cunningham (literacy studies, U. of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) show principals how to improve a school's reading program. They draw on res
The authors define personal learning networks (PLNs) as informal online networks for lifelong learning. With this guide, teachers and administrators will first learn how to create their own PLNs to be
"What We Know About Mathematics Teaching and Learning provides a powerful research-based discussion on how we can achieve the goal of providing each student with the experiences to extend and enrich
This resource demonstrates how to design and teach effective learning goals and objectives by following strategies based on the strongest research and theories available. This book includes a short su
This anthology brings the ideas and recommendations of many of the world’s education leaders into one resource that illustrates the many perspectives on effective assessment design and implementation.
A guide to implementing "SMART" goals uses four real-life stories from elementary, middle, and high schools to discuss how to transform schools into places where each student is meeting and exceeding
Part of The New Art and Science of Teaching seriesOnly when teachers have in-depth knowledge of reading skill development can they deliver best-practice reading assessment and instruction to students.
When educators embrace student-centered learning, classrooms transform, authentic learning comes alive, and outcomes improve. A culmination of Lee Watanabe-Crockett's ten-plus years of work with schoo
There are three critical characteristics to know about poverty and education:The devastating effects of poverty are accelerating.Poverty affects both you and your students in multiple adverse ways.You
With foreword by Rick WormeliMerging neuroscience with a formative assessment process and differentiated instruction, LeAnn Nickelsen and Melissa Dickson developed a four-step cycle of instruction --
Part of the Unstoppable Learning SeriesAdopted by educators worldwide, the Unstoppable Learning model includes seven elements of teaching and learning: (1) planning, (2) launching, (3) consolidating,
Reshape educational technology integration in classrooms to build truly transformative learning spaces. This concise, reader-friendly guide outlines a clear approach for properly and skillfully using
For educators to be effective, they must intentionally select and implement research-based instructional strategies and conduct assessments. Using a clear and well-organized structure, the authors app
What does it take to be a good mathematics teacher who actively engages students and addresses learning differences? Gain a mental picture of an effective mathematics learning environment and why it m
Transform your classroom culture from one of passive knowledge consumption to one of active learning and student engagement. In this well-researched book, author Rebecca Stobaugh shares how to build a
Students are becoming more academically and culturally diverse, making it more important than ever to shift away from a one-size-fits-all approach to teaching and learning. The second edition of this
Foster effective teaching and deep learning using the seven elements of the Unstoppable Learning model. Each chapter focuses on a different element of Unstoppable Learning as it pertains to designing
Assessment is a critical component of effective teaching and learning. To gain valuable assessment data and make effective use of them, educators must have the right tools in place to create quality a
Cultivate meaningful learning schoolwide. Taking a practical approach to instructional planning, the authors outline research-based planning tools and illustrate how teachers, leaders, and administrat
Revamp the traditional pillars of pedagogy for the digital world. Using real-world examples and relevant stories, the author shares how educators can empower learners to design their instruction, cura
Discover the keys to improving student learning and success. Taking a practical approach to instructional delivery, the authors outline research-based strategies and illustrate how teachers, coaches,
Now is the time to transform education! By combining the capacities of the PLC at Work? process and powerful technology tools, teams of educators can meaningfully modify teaching and learning. Realize
Find the natural overlap between the work you already believe in and the digital tools that define today’s learning. Each chapter introduces an enduring skill: information fluency, verbal persuasion,
Discover proven methods to enhance teaching and learning schoolwide. Identify questions educators should ask to guarantee a positive classroom culture where students learn from each other, not just te
As technology continues to shift the educational landscape, most K–12 teachers’ instructional strategies remain mostly unchanged. Discover how to enhance student learning in online and blended classro
It is time to rethink the relationship between teaching and learning and assess the crucial skills students need to succeed in the 21st century. The authors assert that educators must focus assessment
Foster authentic learning in classrooms. Students desire to find meaning in what they learn and to exert creativity in their schoolwork. Using the Create Framework, educators can help students find gr
The PLC journey begins by articulating a moral purpose: a dedication to ensuring that every student learns. Using many examples and reproducible tools, the authors explain the need to focus on creatin
