Classroom 2.02024-03-29T08:56:12ZKarenJanowskihttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/KarenJhttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1949878542?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://www.classroom20.com/group/booksthatmatter/forum/topic/listForContributor?user=KarenJ&feed=yes&xn_auth=noTeach Like a Championtag:www.classroom20.com,2011-02-07:649749:Topic:5900032011-02-07T03:55:04.884ZKarenJanowskihttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/KarenJ
<p>This hands down has to be the best book on teaching strategies. This isn't educational institution "what should work" in a perfect world suggestions. This book is full of great strategies for isntruction based on real success in poverty stricken schools. The book even includes a DVD where the strategies are demonstrated in real classrooms. I've used this book for myself and to help my student teachers. I highly recommend this book. You can read and implement aa chapter at a…</p>
<p>This hands down has to be the best book on teaching strategies. This isn't educational institution "what should work" in a perfect world suggestions. This book is full of great strategies for isntruction based on real success in poverty stricken schools. The book even includes a DVD where the strategies are demonstrated in real classrooms. I've used this book for myself and to help my student teachers. I highly recommend this book. You can read and implement aa chapter at a time.</p>
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<p>Teach Like a Champion by Lemov</p>
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<p> </p> How Learning Works: 7 Research-based Principles for Smart Teachingtag:www.classroom20.com,2011-01-14:649749:Topic:5831272011-01-14T16:02:23.237ZKarenJanowskihttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/KarenJ
I would recommend this book as a must read for all educators – How Learning Works: 7 Research-based Principles for Smart Teaching. The authors are principally from Carnege Mellons' Centre for Teaching Excellence (S.A. Ambrose, M. Dipietro, M.C. Lovett, M.K. Norman), and also including one (M.W. Bridges) from the University of Pittsburgh. It is written in a simple, concise, straight to the point, well organized, and clearly written.…
I would recommend this book as a must read for all educators – How Learning Works: 7 Research-based Principles for Smart Teaching. The authors are principally from Carnege Mellons' Centre for Teaching Excellence (S.A. Ambrose, M. Dipietro, M.C. Lovett, M.K. Norman), and also including one (M.W. Bridges) from the University of Pittsburgh. It is written in a simple, concise, straight to the point, well organized, and clearly written. <a target="_blank" href="http://onestoplearning.blogspot.com/2011/01/understanding-how-learn">I blog about it here...</a><br/> Science Fictiontag:www.classroom20.com,2010-09-28:649749:Topic:5133852010-09-28T01:59:44.752ZKarenJanowskihttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/KarenJ
Hey i recently read the The Adoration of Jenna Fox. It's a good science fiction novel.
Hey i recently read the The Adoration of Jenna Fox. It's a good science fiction novel. “Data-Driven School Improvement: Linking Data and Learning”tag:www.classroom20.com,2008-05-21:649749:Topic:1435092008-05-21T01:08:17.418ZKarenJanowskihttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/KarenJ
I am wondering if anyone has read or would like to read and discuss the book <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Data-Driven-School-Improvement-Technology-Education-Connections/dp/0807748560/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1211332022&sr=8-1">“Data-Driven School Improvement: Linking Data and Learning”</a> edited by Ellen B. Mandinach and Margaret Honey. It may sound a bit dry :), but I have found the first couple chapters very interesting.<br />
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I have used blogging in the past as a successful…
I am wondering if anyone has read or would like to read and discuss the book <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Data-Driven-School-Improvement-Technology-Education-Connections/dp/0807748560/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1211332022&sr=8-1">“Data-Driven School Improvement: Linking Data and Learning”</a> edited by Ellen B. Mandinach and Margaret Honey. It may sound a bit dry :), but I have found the first couple chapters very interesting.<br />
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I have used blogging in the past as a successful tool for negotiating and exploring meaning with books, and I would like to blog with a group about this one. Let me know if you are interested. Greg Mortensontag:www.classroom20.com,2008-02-22:649749:Topic:1117142008-02-22T17:54:12.184ZKarenJanowskihttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/KarenJ
I had an opportunity to see <a href="http://www.gregmortenson.com/">Greg Mortenson</a>, author of "<a href="http://www.threecupsoftea.com/">Three Cups of Tea</a>," speak last night in Huntington Beach. He is a great speaker and has an inspiring message. If you have a <a href="http://www.threecupsoftea.com/BookTour2008.php">chance to see him speak</a>, go.<br />
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More importantly, if you haven't read the book, pick up a copy. One interesting thing I didn't know is how well the book has done with…
I had an opportunity to see <a href="http://www.gregmortenson.com/">Greg Mortenson</a>, author of "<a href="http://www.threecupsoftea.com/">Three Cups of Tea</a>," speak last night in Huntington Beach. He is a great speaker and has an inspiring message. If you have a <a href="http://www.threecupsoftea.com/BookTour2008.php">chance to see him speak</a>, go.<br />
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More importantly, if you haven't read the book, pick up a copy. One interesting thing I didn't know is how well the book has done with virtually no publicity. It's been on the NYT Bestseller list for over 50 weeks now. And Mortenson is going to be the keynote speaker at ALA this year. Quite a feat considering his humble beginnings of trying to raise awareness of his cause (education and literacy) with almost no success. For Your Pleasure: Reinventing Project-Based Learningtag:www.classroom20.com,2007-12-27:649749:Topic:920322007-12-27T23:04:42.123ZKarenJanowskihttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/KarenJ
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I hope you'll read my new book with coauthor Suzie Boss, <i>Reinventing Project-Based Learning: Your Field Guide to Real-World Projects in the Digital Age</i>. It takes an optimistic view of what we can accomplish with inspired, collaborative teaching using new technologies. Learn more at the <a href="http://reinventingpbl.blogspot.com/">Reinventing blog</a>. The book and the blog chronicle the adventures and tap into the thinking of some of the best…
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I hope you'll read my new book with coauthor Suzie Boss, <i>Reinventing Project-Based Learning: Your Field Guide to Real-World Projects in the Digital Age</i>. It takes an optimistic view of what we can accomplish with inspired, collaborative teaching using new technologies. Learn more at the <a href="http://reinventingpbl.blogspot.com/">Reinventing blog</a>. The book and the blog chronicle the adventures and tap into the thinking of some of the best educators around. I love the writing of Marilyn Burns and Tracy Kidder because they bring interactions between teachers and students to life. As authors our intent was to strike a balance between sharing evocative stories that do just that while also offering practical advice on project planning and instructional design. I hope you enjoy the book-- we're tracking more stories for volume 2, so keep us in mind! The New Teacher Booktag:www.classroom20.com,2007-11-09:649749:Topic:732642007-11-09T18:08:09.603ZKarenJanowskihttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/KarenJ
Since I am still going through the process of getting my teaching credential, I am looking for recommendations on books, or simply advices for how to deal with the first few years of teaching without losing my faith. I found this book, <a href="http://www.wired.com/gadgets/miscellaneous/news/2007/05/binoculars">The New Teacher Book,</a> published by Rethinking Schools, and have found it to be a balm for the sores I have already developed as a student teacher. What can you add to my search for…
Since I am still going through the process of getting my teaching credential, I am looking for recommendations on books, or simply advices for how to deal with the first few years of teaching without losing my faith. I found this book, <a href="http://www.wired.com/gadgets/miscellaneous/news/2007/05/binoculars">The New Teacher Book,</a> published by Rethinking Schools, and have found it to be a balm for the sores I have already developed as a student teacher. What can you add to my search for support for a beginner teacher? Courage to Teachtag:www.classroom20.com,2007-10-12:649749:Topic:577382007-10-12T09:30:40.143ZKarenJanowskihttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/KarenJ
This classic of Parker J Palmer's typifies my view of a book that matters. It opens up the mind. lends perspective, encourages, provides energy and insight for the next day and the next decade. It's a book about about the integrity of my being, about my calling - that old-fashioned idea, and being engaged with my subjects and my students. I don't really want a book about technique or methods: useful as they are, they will not shake my world, broaden my horizons or warm my heart. The shaking…
This classic of Parker J Palmer's typifies my view of a book that matters. It opens up the mind. lends perspective, encourages, provides energy and insight for the next day and the next decade. It's a book about about the integrity of my being, about my calling - that old-fashioned idea, and being engaged with my subjects and my students. I don't really want a book about technique or methods: useful as they are, they will not shake my world, broaden my horizons or warm my heart. The shaking books are the ones that deal with 'why' and 'who' and 'what for' questions. The how to and the when books belong on the lower shelves! Using Wiki in Educationtag:www.classroom20.com,2007-08-18:649749:Topic:428662007-08-18T00:36:46.725ZKarenJanowskihttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/KarenJ
Has anyone read this book? (<a href="http://www.wikiineducation.com/display/ikiw/Home">http://www.wikiineducation.com/display/ikiw/Home</a>) I'm trying to decide if it's worth the money. I did see that Vicki Davis wrote a chapter.<br />
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There's something about a Creative Commons licensed book that is $19 that I don't quite get. (Could I then share the book with others for free? That's what the license says.) But the content looks interesting.
Has anyone read this book? (<a href="http://www.wikiineducation.com/display/ikiw/Home">http://www.wikiineducation.com/display/ikiw/Home</a>) I'm trying to decide if it's worth the money. I did see that Vicki Davis wrote a chapter.<br />
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There's something about a Creative Commons licensed book that is $19 that I don't quite get. (Could I then share the book with others for free? That's what the license says.) But the content looks interesting. My summer book reportstag:www.classroom20.com,2007-08-18:649749:Topic:428652007-08-18T00:26:19.903ZKarenJanowskihttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/KarenJ
Well, it's almost the end of the summer. I can't believe it went so fast, but I did read some great books. Here's a quick list of the ones I'd recommend:<br />
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<a href="http://www.wikinomics.com/"><b>Wikinomics</b></a> - This is a great book about the power of mass collaboration to change the world. This is the kind of book that really has the power to change a person's life. Since reading it, I've become keenly interested in the open educational resources movement. I've started developing some…
Well, it's almost the end of the summer. I can't believe it went so fast, but I did read some great books. Here's a quick list of the ones I'd recommend:<br />
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<a href="http://www.wikinomics.com/"><b>Wikinomics</b></a> - This is a great book about the power of mass collaboration to change the world. This is the kind of book that really has the power to change a person's life. Since reading it, I've become keenly interested in the open educational resources movement. I've started developing some copyleft licensed resources and plan to do more in the future.<br />
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<a href="http://www.starfishandspider.com/"><b>The Starfish and the Spider</b></a> - A book about leaderless organizations. This was a very quick read and was thought-provoking. It profiled a selection of diverse organizations, both contemporary and historical.<br />
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<a href="http://www.everythingismiscellaneous.com/"><b>Everything is Miscellaneous</b></a> - An interesting read about how digital searching and tagging is changing things. This covered everything from why the Dewey Decimal system may not be relevant any more to how playlists could be a model for so many things. At first, reading this book made me think about how educational content could be indexed and organized in a myriad different ways to meet the needs of different teachers and learners. By the end of the book, I questioned the whole current paradigm of learning and what is considered knowledge.<br />
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<a href="http://fasterbook.com/"><b>Faster</b></a> - A book about how society is speeding up more and more every day. This one made me want to move to somewhere on the wide open prairie and take a five-year long hiatus (and maybe never come back).<br />
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<a href="http://www.thomaslfriedman.com/worldisflat.htm"><b>The World is Flat</b></a> - Enough has been said about this book, that I don't have more to contribute, but I do think that the importance of this book lives up to the hype.<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.threecupsoftea.com/">Three Cups of Tea</a></b> - This had nothing to do with 2.0 or even technology, but since I heard about it on this forum I thought I'd include it here. It is about education, world culture, and humanitarianism. Along with Wikinomics, this was the most important book I read this summer.<br />
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Sidenote: I read most of these books on my handheld....lots of hours on a plane this summer.<br />
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So what did you all read and like this summer?