{"product_id":"beyond-worksheets-creative-ways-to-teach-and-engage-students-paperback","title":"Beyond Worksheets: Creative Ways to Teach and Engage Students - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAmy Minter Mayer\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMake better use of the tools you already have to improve learning outcomes and improve your work-life balance\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeyond Worksheets\u003c\/i\u003e helps K-12 teachers make learning fun, engaging, and relevant using the latest research, actionable classroom strategies, and the ed tech software and systems they already have. Used correctly, these tools let you deepen learning, student engagement, and student participation. As a former teacher, author Amy Minter Mayer knows that, regardless of schoolwide initiatives and rollouts, it's what happens behind the closed doors of a classroom that affects the teacher's success. She wrote \u003ci\u003eBeyond Worksheets\u003c\/i\u003e as a self-paced guide that empowers teachers, without waiting for school-wide adoption of new tools. Readers will: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn skills to cultivate classroom culture in a technology-infused environment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTransform teaching strategies to meet the needs and challenges of learners\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrepare effective lessons that include accommodations while also supporting student focus and engagement using research and brain-based approaches\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccess templates, strategies, and techniques any educator can employ to drive engagement and increase learning in the classroom\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeyond Worksheets\u003c\/i\u003e is for teachers and instructional leaders who want to make the most of available on-hand tools and the latest research with strategies and resources that will help students learn and improve the lives of teachers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Moving away from worksheets is not about discarding all structure; Amy does a great job of explaining this, instead she talks about creating a learning environment that fosters collaboration, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--Kevin Hodges, \u003c\/b\u003e Texas, K12 LCS Lead, Google for Education \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSCHOOLING IS DEAD, LONG LIVE SCHOOLING\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEducation today is not what it was when we were in school. Many teachers, both new and experienced, fall into the trap of lamenting this fact and longing for the \"good old days.\" \u003ci\u003eBeyond Worksheets\u003c\/i\u003e empowers K-12 teachers to make learning fun, engaging, and relevant using the latest research, actionable classroom strategies, and the ed tech software and systems (including generative AI tools) they already have. Used correctly, these tools let you deepen learning, increase student engagement, and promote student participation. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a former teacher, author Amy Minter Mayer knows that, regardless of schoolwide initiatives and rollouts, it's what happens behind the closed doors of a classroom that affects the teacher's success. 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Her expertise in pedagogy, coupled with her innovative approaches as a school district leader in instructional technology and staff development, has profoundly shaped her professional trajectory. friEdTech collaborates with giants like Google and Adobe to create enjoyable and impactful learning experiences for educators across the United States and around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.57 x 8.98 x 6.08 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 05, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51748201529632,"sku":"9781394200115","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/4bf0ccf2b96a5490b383b28da021ccda.webp?v=1779906177","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/beyond-worksheets-creative-ways-to-teach-and-engage-students-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}