Must-read summer reading - Classroom 2.02024-03-28T22:07:59Zhttps://www.classroom20.com/forum/topics/649749:Topic:146679?commentId=649749%3AComment%3A169433&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHands down, Brian Rules by Jo…tag:www.classroom20.com,2008-07-28:649749:Comment:1694332008-07-28T03:15:13.214ZElise Muellerhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/elisem
Hands down, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Brain-Rules-Principles-Surviving-Thriving/dp/0979777704/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1217214471&sr=8-1">Brian Rules by John Medina</a>. Medina is a molecular biologist who shares his lifelong interest in the brain and research that confirms how it works. I know it will change the way things work in my classroom this fall.
Hands down, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Brain-Rules-Principles-Surviving-Thriving/dp/0979777704/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1217214471&sr=8-1">Brian Rules by John Medina</a>. Medina is a molecular biologist who shares his lifelong interest in the brain and research that confirms how it works. I know it will change the way things work in my classroom this fall. A Whole New Mind by Daniel Pi…tag:www.classroom20.com,2008-07-27:649749:Comment:1693632008-07-27T23:25:00.463ZGerryhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Gerry
<b>A Whole New Mind</b> by Daniel Pink.<br />
A great read for right brains
<b>A Whole New Mind</b> by Daniel Pink.<br />
A great read for right brains I just finished Made to Stick…tag:www.classroom20.com,2008-07-27:649749:Comment:1691182008-07-27T02:31:34.918ZAnnhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/njtechteacher
I just finished <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Made-Stick-Ideas-Survive-Others/dp/1400064287">Made to Stick</a>. It is a very good book about making your ideas stick - whether it is a lesson your are teaching or a product you want to sell. Like others, I happen to be reading <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Three-Cups-Tea-Mission-Promote/dp/0143038257/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1217125845&sr=1-1">Three Cups of Tea</a> by Greg Mortenson. I have just finished…
I just finished <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Made-Stick-Ideas-Survive-Others/dp/1400064287">Made to Stick</a>. It is a very good book about making your ideas stick - whether it is a lesson your are teaching or a product you want to sell. Like others, I happen to be reading <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Three-Cups-Tea-Mission-Promote/dp/0143038257/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1217125845&sr=1-1">Three Cups of Tea</a> by Greg Mortenson. I have just finished <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Life-Times-Thunderbolt-Kid-Memoir/dp/0767919378/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1217125754&sr=1-1">The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid</a> by Bill Bryson which I found pretty funny in a nostalgic sort of way - even though the author's a bit older than I am. Try What Works in Classroom I…tag:www.classroom20.com,2008-07-26:649749:Comment:1690632008-07-26T23:49:56.381Zgreghttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/greg10
Try <u><i>What Works in Classroom Instruction</i></u>. It is free provided by the Dept of Education. It is a very interesting and surprising books about instructional strategies.<br />
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Try <u><i>What Works in Classroom Instruction</i></u>. It is free provided by the Dept of Education. It is a very interesting and surprising books about instructional strategies.<br />
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<a href="http://schools.u-46.org/index.pl?id=19861&isa=Item&field_name=item_attachment_file&op=download_file">http://schools.u-46.org/index.pl?id=19861&isa=Item&field_name=item_attachment_file&op=download_file</a> I'm reading Clay Shirky's Her…tag:www.classroom20.com,2008-07-26:649749:Comment:1690302008-07-26T22:26:07.659ZSteve O'Connorhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/SteveOConnor
I'm reading Clay Shirky's <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Here-Comes-Everybody-Organizing-Organizations/dp/1594201536/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1217110941&sr=8-1">Here Comes Everybody</a>.<br />
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He examines the social impact of Web 2.0.
I'm reading Clay Shirky's <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Here-Comes-Everybody-Organizing-Organizations/dp/1594201536/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1217110941&sr=8-1">Here Comes Everybody</a>.<br />
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He examines the social impact of Web 2.0. How about "Teaching for Tomor…tag:www.classroom20.com,2008-07-26:649749:Comment:1690012008-07-26T19:18:36.524ZArlene Andersonhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/ArleneAnderson
How about "Teaching for Tomorrow" by Ted McCain, Corwin Press.<br />
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Short and concise with some very insightful thoughts about how we have learned to teach.<br />
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Arlene
How about "Teaching for Tomorrow" by Ted McCain, Corwin Press.<br />
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Short and concise with some very insightful thoughts about how we have learned to teach.<br />
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Arlene I'm sure most of you have eit…tag:www.classroom20.com,2008-07-25:649749:Comment:1686302008-07-25T17:17:11.471Zrdhouthttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/rdhout
I'm sure most of you have either heard of or read <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_World_is_Flat">The World is Flat by Thomas Friedman</a>. If you have not read it - you can get it for free on audio. I was reading his blog today and notice that beginning tomorrow, and running through August 4th, Farrar, Straus and Giroux and Macmillan Audio will be offering the audio edition of Thomas Friedman's The World is Flat for free.<br />
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Listeners will receive the audiobook in three easy-to-download…
I'm sure most of you have either heard of or read <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_World_is_Flat">The World is Flat by Thomas Friedman</a>. If you have not read it - you can get it for free on audio. I was reading his blog today and notice that beginning tomorrow, and running through August 4th, Farrar, Straus and Giroux and Macmillan Audio will be offering the audio edition of Thomas Friedman's The World is Flat for free.<br />
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Listeners will receive the audiobook in three easy-to-download sections, and soon after that, as an added bonus, will also receive an exclusive prepublication audio excerpt of Friedman's Hot, Flat and Crowded: Why We Need a Green Revolution and How It Can Renew America. The book itself will be released by Farrar, Straus and Giroux on September 8th.<br />
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Jeff Seroy, Senior Vice President of marketing and publicity at FSG, said the purpose of this audio giveaway is to "celebrate Friedman's enormous influence on our lives and times. And in preparation for the release of his new book, a green manifesto and a continuation in many ways of his thinking in The World Is Flat, we want to enable anyone who hasn't already read The World Is Flat to catch up with Friedman's argument and vision for the future."<br />
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If you'd like to receive these free audio downloads, sign up at the following address: <a href="http://www.thomaslfriedman.com/giveaway">http://www.thomaslfriedman.com/giveaway</a> My favorite book about teachi…tag:www.classroom20.com,2008-07-24:649749:Comment:1677182008-07-24T11:42:03.357ZMarthahttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Martha88
My favorite book about teaching is an inspirational memoir called <i>Educating Esme</i> about a woman's first year in the classroom. Its wonderful and funny!
My favorite book about teaching is an inspirational memoir called <i>Educating Esme</i> about a woman's first year in the classroom. Its wonderful and funny! If you have not read Teaching…tag:www.classroom20.com,2008-07-24:649749:Comment:1676212008-07-24T04:54:27.201ZDorishttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Doris
If you have not read <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Teaching-Love-Logic-Control-Classroom/dp/0944634486"><u>Teaching with Love and Logic</u></a>, it's a great read and I highly recommend it for all teachers.<br />
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If you are looking for fun books just to enjoy, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Shoe-Addicts-Beth-Harbison/dp/0312348231/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1216875115&sr=1-1">Shoe Addicts Anonymous</a> is just a joyful fun read. It's also in paperback, so it can go poolside and…
If you have not read <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Teaching-Love-Logic-Control-Classroom/dp/0944634486"><u>Teaching with Love and Logic</u></a>, it's a great read and I highly recommend it for all teachers.<br />
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If you are looking for fun books just to enjoy, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Shoe-Addicts-Beth-Harbison/dp/0312348231/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1216875115&sr=1-1">Shoe Addicts Anonymous</a> is just a joyful fun read. It's also in paperback, so it can go poolside and doesn't take up much space in a carry on bag. I'm listening to Three Cups o…tag:www.classroom20.com,2008-07-23:649749:Comment:1674792008-07-23T23:03:29.313ZNancy Boschhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/nbosch
I'm listening to <i>Three Cups of Tea</i> on my MP3--I was thinking to myself this morning how much I've enjoyed it since there are 100's of Pakistani names which I wouldn't know how to pronounce---<br />
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I mentioned a (non educational) book I'm getting ready to read <a href="http://averyoldplace.blogspot.com/2008/07/suitcases-from-state-hospital-attic.html">here.</a> I'm waiting for it to come in the mail.
I'm listening to <i>Three Cups of Tea</i> on my MP3--I was thinking to myself this morning how much I've enjoyed it since there are 100's of Pakistani names which I wouldn't know how to pronounce---<br />
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I mentioned a (non educational) book I'm getting ready to read <a href="http://averyoldplace.blogspot.com/2008/07/suitcases-from-state-hospital-attic.html">here.</a> I'm waiting for it to come in the mail.