Böcker utgivna av Dave Burgess Consulting

Strategies Designed with Busy Educators in Mind Whether you're newer to teaching or have decades of experience as an educator, now and then in your career, you've probably decided to shake things up and try something different in your classroom-only to discover just how time-intensive finding new strategies for student engagement can be. If you're driven to improve your teaching but short on time, you've got the right book in your hands! With Teachables, Cheryl Abla and Lisa Maxfield have done all the legwork for you and assembled a stellar set of strategies you can implement as soon as today. They've spent hundreds of hours researching best practices, watching videos, reading books and blogs, hunting through social media, working with countless teachers, and pulling together ideas to create a book that's purpose-built for busy teachers. This practical and easy-to-use guide is designed to help energize and empower teachers at every stage of their careers to have a positive impact on all students. Abla and Maxfield focus on four key components that impact student engagement and contribute to a thriving classroom: relationships; organization and procedures; curiosity and engagement; and high expectations. "Every teacher-those new to the profession and thirty-year veterans-needs a copy of this book because there is always something we can learn to improve our performance. I wish it would have been available my first year in the classroom." -Chris Moddelmog, MEd, executive director at Smoky Hill Education Service Center "Cheryl Abla and Lisa Maxfield have detailed meaningful and manageable instructional tactics and strategies that every teacher could apply today to support student achievement." -Tony Davis, PhD, consultant at TDL Consulting, LLC, and former teacher and principal "This book is user friendly and full of practical ideas and practices that require little to no prep. Great for new and veteran teachers alike." -Christy Llewellyn, instructional coach at Jellico Elementary School

Join us on the lesson-planning adventure of a lifetime!In classrooms around the globe, teachers hunger for strategies that can inspire authentic engagement, while young minds yearn for a new world of learning where they can become the hero. We crave choice. Mastery. And a clear sense of purpose. Fully Engaged is a fresh and fast-paced study of how teachers can inject curiosity, wonder, and excitement into any classroom. It''s packed with student-centered strategies precision engineered for young minds. Discover how your pedagogy can leverage the science of serious engagement to inspire students of any age to achieve the impossible, and learn how you can transform your teaching through intentional,student-centered course design to create classrooms that are truly the stuff of legend!Endorsements"This book makes it really clear that the secret to education is enrollment. Not butts in seats, but human beings, eager to go on a journey." -Seth Godin, author"This book had my brain buzzing with ideas to not only amp up student engagement, but also to help every individual feel confident and supported in the classroom." -Stacey Roshan, educator and author"Fully Engaged is THE book that you need to read NOW. You''re going to get ideas that are so simple and easy to implement they''re ready for you to go go go."  -Adam Welcome, author, podcaster, and educator

There Is a Song Within You Just Waiting to be Sung.In most lives there is a moment when we need to rise through our pain, through self-doubt, fear, and mistrust, and reconnect with who we are meant to be. Fight Song recounts one acclaimed educator''s journey through chaos into meaning-and shows readers how to reawaken connection with themselves and humanity.Kim Bearden is an award-winning educator whose career has spanned three decades. She has been inducted into the National Teacher''s Hall of Fame, selected as a Disney American Outstanding Teacher of the Year, and honored with the Milken Family Foundation''s Award for Excellence in Education.In Fight Song, Bearden recounts her personal journey from hopelessness to healing and how those steps soon coincided with her cofounding the renowned Ron Clark Academy. Over 15,000 educators visit the academy and Bearden''s classroom each year to learn ways to engage students and create a climate and culture for success.In this inspiring memoir, Bearden analyzes her own path and shows readers how they, too, can strip sorrow and passivity from their lives and thrive by rediscovering their significance and genuine life mission. The revealing and often humorous anecdotes illustrate a thoughtful process that invites readers to identify their true worth through unification with others and ultimately guides them to a sense of deep purpose-a fight song.This is a revised edition, with bonus content. Kim''s wisdom and grace will help you find passion and purpose, and her capacity for love will capture your heart. You need this book. We all do. -Ron Clark, award-winning educator, bestselling author, cofounder of the Ron Clark AcademyBearden''s gift of helping one muster up courage and embrace their purpose is second to none. If the words on these pages don''t renew your passion, uplift your spirits, and inspire you to stand up and press forward-fight-you might want to check your pulse. -Tara Martin, educator, director of PR and Communications, keynote speaker, authorKim Bearden''s latest book is a true testament in rediscovering the strength we have within ourselves to overcome and endure. Countless readers will find solace in this book and deem it as the battle cry they need to persevere.-Dr. Valerie Camille Jones, Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science winner  

Embarking on your first solo road trip. Receiving a special surprise that arrives out of the blue. Finding a sudden flash of inspiration that sets you on a wondrous new path. When we think about the moments that stand out in our memory, it''s clear that our minds hold onto the unusual or unexpected. By tapping into students'' innate curiosity, you can design memorable, meaningful learning experiences that captivate their interest and ignite their imaginations.Structured around four key elements that fuel engagement-surprise, curiosity, freedom, and inspiration-Keeping the Wonder offers practical strategies and abundant inspiration for K-12 educators to create lessons that are fun and compelling. Combining enchanting anecdotes, real-world experience, and a wealth of research, the authors share their collective expertise as educators and founders of the innovative Keeping the Wonder workshop. In this dynamic handbook, Jenna, Ashley, Abby, and Staci offer a fresh approach to learning through the lens of wonder. By providing creative ideas for switching up standard lesson plans in ways both subtle and profound, they show us how to recapture our fascination with the world by employing all of our senses, and enhance engagement and critical thinking for students and teachers alike. EndorsementsBefore reading Keeping the Wonder, I saw my social studies classroom for what it was: brick walls, desks, and a few colorful posters. Today, I see magic seeping through the cracks of every space. Keeping the Wonder reignited my passion for student engagement and learning with every turn of the page. -Dr. Jacob Bauer Zebley, high school social studies teacher and 2015 Cecil County Teacher of the Year  From personal stories, practical advice, and research-based strategies, Keeping the Wonder is a book you will reach for time and again. After reading, you''ll start looking not just at your own classroom and curriculum through the lens of wonder, but the world around you. A must read for any teacher who is looking to bring that sense of curiosity and love of learning back into their classroom. -Caitlin Mitchell and Jessica Cannata, cofounders of EB Academics and bestselling authors of The Empowered ELA Teacher 

Once a reluctant science teacher, Becky Schnekser now takes her elementary-aged scientists on virtual field trips to the Amazon, spelunking explorations right in the classroom, and all-weather research trips to the school''s rainwater collection ponds. Refusing to accept the worn-out excuses about why science has become an afterthought in elementary education, in Expedition Science, Schnekser demonstrates how you can immerse young learners in authentic, exciting science and thus empower them to engage, discover, and lead. With real-life examples that put you right in the middle of the action, and specific details of hands-on classroom science and the pedagogy behind it, Expedition Science will serve as your go-to guide as you work to disrupt tired ways of teaching science and instead turn your students into enthusiastic explorers of the world all around them. "Part fearless cave-exploring field researcher and part P. T. Barnum, Becky Schnekser is every bit the science teacher that Ms. Frizzle aspired to be: colorful, vibrant, and larger-than-life. Brimming with ideas and busting with heart and humor on each page, Expedition Science is packed with all kinds of strategies to help teachers rekindle their passion and learn how to create classrooms that bring life, joy, and relevance back to all-too-stodgy science classrooms. In a word? It''s magic."-John Meehan, author of EDrenaline Rush "Expedition Science is the science book I''ve been waiting for my entire career.Becky makes science fun, she makes it important, her ideas make it engaging,and maybe most of all, Becky makes it doable for any teacher."-Adam Welcome, author of Teachers Deserve It "Now more than ever, it''s important to foster a love of learning science instudents from a young age, and Expedition Science is a catalyst for that. Theexamples Becky presents, the connections she makes, and the resources sheprovides are practical and easy to implement for educators at all levels." -Becky Thal, fifth-grade math/science teacher and educational consultant

Choosing to See: A Framework for Equity in the Math ClassroomBy Pamela Seda and Kyndall BrownMost of the top jobs for the future require students to have a strong foundational understanding of mathematics. Our failure to mathematically educate most students in general, and students of color in particular, is bad not only for these students individually but also for our society. In Choosing to See, Pamela Seda and Kyndall Brown offer a substantive, rigorous, and necessary set of interventions to move mathematics education toward greater equity, particularly in serving the needs of Black and Brown students, who are underrepresented and underserved as math scholars. The authors'' thoughtful ICUCARE equity framework serves as a lens to help teachers see where they are achieving this alignment and where they are not. Through this lens, choosing to see means caring enough about what you see to act. It means accepting that every one of your students can be an expert given the opportunity. It means recognizing negative stereotypes about marginalized students and understanding their effects. It means knowing that your students have rich lives outside the classroom that can inform what you do inside the classroom. And it means recognizing and celebrating their human dimensions, so that all students'' strengths, capabilities, and talents can grow."A provocative and practical read! Seda and Brown remind us that equity is not a destination but a journey we take together with our students, their families, and our colleagues." DR. TRENA L. WILKERSON, professor, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Baylor University, president, NCTM "It''s one thing to embrace Standards for Mathematics Practices (SMP) but quite another to see the human potential of minoritized children and teach them in ways that ensure they actually succeed. The authors of this book share rich personal stories that not only help teachers to see their students but to also perceive who they are and what they can become." JACQUELINE LEONARD, professor of Mathematics Education, University of Wyoming "Choosing to See is the emotional and spiritual journey that all math educators need to embark on wholeheartedly. The book is a timely primer that takes the deep and complex issue of race and systemic bias in the mathematical experiences of Black students and presents them with unflinching clarity and candor." SUNIL SINGH, author of Pi of Life "This book helps close the gap between recognizing that we can do more to make math classrooms equitable and actually having a plan for how to do it. Pamela and Kyndall are respected leaders in the mathematics education community and help unpack the problems we may not be aware of as well as solutions for addressing them." ROBERT KAPLINSKY, author of Open Middle Math

The EduProtocol Field Guide: Math Edition provides educators with a treasure trove of modular, innovative, and engaging activities that can be adapted to any grade level. Approachable and exciting, EduProtocols are gamified pedagogical interventions that flexibly work with a variety of learning styles so math teachers can meet students where they are, even as they inspire them towards subject mastery. Thoughtfully and comprehensively presented with step-by-step instructions for implementation, each EduProtocol is designed with Common Core standards and Four Cs practices in mind. Whether you are new to EduProtocols or an experienced teacher looking to add even more tools to your pedagogical toolkit, The EduProtocol Field Guide: Math Edition has something for everyone interested in customizable student-centered learning activities. No matter the age of the students you teach, Math EduProtocols should be your go-to tool. They are easy to implement, minimize teacher prep time, and help students focus on truly understanding why and how math works. -Nancy Minicozzi, M.Ed., instructional coach The thoughtful guidelines, tips, and multiple grade-level connections for each Eduprotocol bear witness to the experiences of two veteran educators and a passion to take learning to new levels.   -Scott Ellingson, math educator/principal Lisa and Jeremiah bring their experience coaching teachers at a perfect time in education, as educators seek methods of increasing student motivation with deep learning experiences that can be applied to a physical, hybrid, or distance environment. A must-have for mathematics teachers and coaches that will be referenced again and again. -Katherine Goyette, educational technology and integrated studies consultant, Tulare County Office of Education 

By Steve Isaacs, Jesse Lubinsky, Christine Lion-Bailey and Chris AvilesPower up learning for all learners.Esports is taking the world by storm, growing to a billion dollar industry with competitions that have greater viewership than the Super Bowl. Colleges are awarding scholarships to talented esports players, and schools are becoming more interested in starting esports programs to provide opportunities for their students. Luckily the experts at Ready Learner One are here to show you how to harness your students'' enthusiasm for gaming and leverage the social, emotional, and communication benefits of esports for electrifying learning.The Esports Education Playbook walks educators through the process of establishing, managing, and coaching a scholastic esports team. From assuring buy-in from stakeholders to addressing common misconceptions about gaming, this book covers everything you''ll need to know in order to build an inclusive, dynamic esports program. What''s more, the Ready Learner One team plugs you into a powerful network of experts and organizations that can help you build your program with school-to-career pipelines and sustainable success. The Esports Education Playbook will get your athletes, and your whole school, cheering."As someone who has played and coached football professionally, I can tell you that the collegiate esports athletes I currently coach require the same training and dedication as those in traditional sports. In this book, Chris, Steve, Christine, and Jesse show how esports is changing the game in how we perceive what is a sport and who is an athlete. This is required reading for anyone interested in how to create a successful esports program that provides opportunities for all students to be part of a team." -Ahman Green, four-time Pro Bowl running back, Green Bay Packers, head coach of esports, Lakeland University"Hands down, this is the best guide to scholastic esports ever written! In this book, thought leaders in gaming and education have assembled an unparalleled array of data, strategies, tools, tips, and tricks to enable any school, community organization, or group to start and grow successful, STEM-based, hands-on scholastic esports organizations. Newbies, novices and know-it-alls can use it to build custom gaming programs for kids in elementary, middle, and high school." -Laylah Bulman, senior program officer, Samueli Foundation, founder, Florida Scholastic Esports League\"In esports, players are the experts in the game, while coaches are the experts in communication, planning, coordination, and attitude. Christine, Steve, Chris, and Jesse have perfectly captured the ''why'' of esports. If you want to create a program that enriches the lives of your players and community, this is the book." -Dr. Chris "Doc" Haskell, head coach, Boise State University, 2020 Collegiate Esports Coach of the Year (NAECAD), and 2020 Director of the Year (NACE)

Tech integration for early childhood education as thoughtful as it is wholeheartedTechnology isn''t just a way to innovate instruction; it''s also the key to building classrooms that are dynamic, playful, and truly connected. In Innovating Play, early childhood educators Jessica LaBar-Twomey and Christine Pinto share the insights that led their kindergarten classes to generative, daily collaborations from opposite ends of the United States. In the process, they offer elementary educators a powerful set of digital tools that transform social-emotional learning.LaBar-Twomey and Pinto guide readers through the process of leveraging classroom technology in order to foster empathy and broaden horizons. With a warm, inviting style, and drawing from the rich examples of their own classrooms, Jessica and Christine offer a treasure trove of actionable, impactful tips that will help you seamlessly connect your students with the world around them."Christine and Jessica have created an incredibly insightful, realistic, robust guide to innovating early childhood education based on their own classroom instruction. Their masterfully crafted pedagogy weaves together authentic learning, design thinking, and tech integration all through the play and discovery learning so crucial for our youngest learners. Innovating Play is guaranteed to inspire, guide, and support meaningful technology integration for authentic learning experiences." -Lisa Highfill, technology integration specialist, co-author and creator ofThe HyperDoc Handbook and Teachers Give Teachers"This book will provide coaches the resources and detailed examples to support teachers in implementation. The examples drive digital literacy for all and never deviate from core curriculum practices. Jessica and Christine have showcased a multitude of ways in which equity and inclusion have been intentionally embedded through their cycle of learning." -Nyree Clark, curriculum program specialist, technology, TK-6"Innovating Play is a fun, easy-to-read how-to resource for early childhood educators that blends core curriculum and purposeful tech beautifully. Christine and Jessica not only model their design to teach twenty-first-century skills to our littles, they will inspire you to reimagine and innovate play in your own class!" -Erika Sanchez, MEd, kindergarten teacher 

Learning. Implement Technology. Transform Education!The technology revolution in education has brought teachers across the country into a brave new digital world of blended and distance learning that promises to change how students learn. But with so many new tools at teachers' disposal, how can educators cut through the noise in order to leverage technology for learning, rather than confusion? Enter edtech coaches Adam Juarez and Katherine Goyette. As former teachers, Juarez and Goyette understand the need for educational technologies to be implemented with care, purpose, and collaboration. In The Complete EdTech Coach, they offer both aspiring and longtime edtech coaches a comprehensive plan for developing programs that truly serve students. With Juarez and Goyette's guidance, you'll learn how to meet educators where they are while still offering them the support necessary to reach for what's possible. What's more, you'll be equipped with pedagogical tools that will help you make a difference in every classroom-from high-tech to no-tech-every day you're on the job.Finally, a guide to help those helping teachers! The Complete EdTech Coach is all about coaching from the heart, collaboratively and with empathy, and valuing the educator where they are. Katie McNamara, teacher librarianPragmatic. Relevant. Engaging. The Complete EdTech Coach folds in authentic experiences with the voices of those involved. Kristina V. Mattis, EdDIf you are an edtech coach, want to be one, or know someone who is one, this book is a must-have. With their many years of experience in the edtech coaching world, Adam and Katherine give many pointers on how to tackle this difficult but rewarding job. I guarantee that this will quickly become the #1 go-to resource for novice and experienced edtech coaches alike. Thank you, Adam and Katherine, for sharing your expertise and knowledge! Sylvia Duckworth, author of Sketchnotes for Educators and How to Sketchnote

Get in the game!The research is clear: human beings are born to play. In Game On? Brain On!, Lindsay Portnoy unpacks the games and playful experiences that invite engagement and deep learning. Using cognitive science to explore the ways in which play helps students acquire and maintain critical skills, Portnoy shows how inviting creativity and excitement into the classroom results in big gains for everyone. She also shares how, by being intentional, educators can create equitable access to playful learning experiences for all children. Through relatable vignettes, ready-to-use examples, and informative “Level Up” toolboxes, Portnoy empowers educators to teach a better way—through play!"The best informed, most usable, and best-written book on games and learning we now have for educators, teachers and parents." --James Paul Gee, author of What Video Games Have to Teach Us about Learning and Literacy“Whether you're a n00b or a pro, you’ll gain a deeper appreciation for what happens in the mind when engaged in play.” —Amber Coleman-Mortley, director of social engagement, iCivics “Lindsay Portnoy brilliantly shows us why and how to bring play’s power into classrooms through games.” —Peter Gray, research professor of psychology at Boston College “Lindsay Portnoy does a wonderful job emphasizing the importance of play in learning and how we need to ensure that we are addressing equity in terms of play.” —Steve Isaacs, teacher, game design and development, Bernards Township Public Schools “Game On? Brain On! is guaranteed to make you feel good while learning about play—just like a great, fun game!”—Dr. Kat (Karen) Schrier, author of Knowledge Games 

 Reimagine social studies through culture, diversity, and inclusivity for all primary studentsPrimary educators know that little kids can do big things. So why teach the same old lessons when we can expose students to impactful, interesting, and beautiful ideas about the real world? In an era of heightened political tensions and narrowed curricular focus, superstar educators Naomi O''Brien and LaNesha Tabb have found a surprising way to expose our youngest learners to more perspectives, center culture in the primary classroom, and take the need-and potential-for teaching about citizenship seriously: social studies!By laying out their revolutionary approach to teaching social studies, O''Brien and Tabb explain how to provide students with a deep but achievable understanding of global social systems as they''re transformed by history, sociology, economics, geography, and civics. And, because the Unpack Your Impact curriculum can be folded into existing lessons for almost any topic, students garner an inclusive and interdisciplinary appreciation for how all learning shapes, and is shaped by, a diverse array of human cultures. Inspiring, optimistic, and empowering, Unpack Your Impact shows that primary teachers can make a positive impact-individually and globally.  Unpack Your Impact delivers a profound and fresh perspective on cultural integration in social studies classrooms. It equips readers with meaningful and tangible methods to have honest discussions while exploring topics that have been desperately missing from traditional textbooks. Personally, my favorite aspect of the book is that LaNesha and Naomi present eye-opening ways to provide historical meaning across various subjects.-Dr. Valerie Camille Jones, mathematics specialist and Presidential Award winnerLaNesha and Naomi have done it again! As educators, they understand what steps are needed to help teachers rethink their practices. The duo continues to push educators to do better for ALL kids!-Vera Ahiyya, educator and book curatorThis is what I wish I had in my early years of teaching. It is practical, inspiring, relevant, and needed! I encourage all educators to read this book and learn from two of the best!-Shaun Woodly, PhD, author, educator, speaker, and found of the movement Teach Hustle Inspire  

 We''re defined by our failures only if we let ourselves be.In today''s stressful climate of education budget shortfalls, ever-evolving academic standards, and widespread cultural transformation, how can educators find the confidence to become the leaders they hope to be? Thrive through the Five helps school leaders navigate that challenging 5 percent of work (and life) when things are really, really hard. The goal of this book is to not just help readers survive through those moments, days, and seasons, but to lead through them and truly thrive.The superintendent of Gunter ISD, a growing school district an hour north of Dallas, Dr. Siler offers a refreshingly honest account of the challenges and pitfalls of leadership. Coupled with her infectious optimism, her wisdom and insight invite educational professionals to take the next best step and move confidently-even through the toughest times.Winner of 2021 Eric Hoffer Reference Category2021 Eric Hoffer First Horizon Award Finalist, 2021 Eric Hoffer Short List and 2021 Montaigne Medal Finalist "Thrive through the Five transforms challenges into positive opportunities and achievement. It''s a must-read for school leaders." -Jon Gordon, New York Times best-selling author of The Energy Bus and The Power of Positive Leadership"In Thrive through the Five, Dr. Siler uses her own experiences and expertise to provide practical, relevant insights into how all school leaders can thrive in those difficult times. This should be required reading for anyone who dares to be a great leader." -Kevin Brown, EdD, executive director, Texas Association of School Administrators"Thrive through the Five is a great story of one leader''s journey to find a way through the parts of our jobs that don''t always bring us the most joy, but often take up the most time. The quotes will inspire and the process will clearly help you navigate the 5 percent that has such an impact on our world both emotionally and physically as leaders." -Joe Sanfelippo, PhD, superintendent, Fall Creek School District, and author of Hacking Leadership 

Give your students the world without leaving your classroomChart a course for adventure as you empower your students for the global future on the horizon. In Sail the 7 Cs with Microsoft Education, veteran educators Becky Keene and Kathi Kersznowski bring the world into your classroom through Microsoft Education. Learn how this suite of accessible, innovative digital tools is revolutionizing education around the globe and offering students the chance to become true changemakers.Bringing together the voices of educators from around the world, Sail the 7 Cs is grounded in solid pedagogy, offering a toolkit that will ignite the imaginations of tech newbies and power users alike. Guided by the authors’ optimism, vision, and insight, you’ll be sure to find inspiration throughout this book about the wondrous things that can be achieved with Microsoft Education products and the brilliant educators who use them. “Ahoy! Becky and Kathi are true changemakers and have provided an informative and engaging resource for educators. Preparing students to chart a course for their future in the modern workplace requires a focus on unleashing and developing skills. We need to build creative, collaborative, critically thinking learners who can effectively embrace technology and communicate their vision and passion to others. Most of all, we need to build a culture of compassion to enable students to apply their talents to helping others. While many valuable Microsoft technologies are highlighted throughout this resource, the voice of our community of hero educators remains the critical component to drive and sustain change.”—Anthony Salcito, vice president, Microsoft Education, United States“I loved this comprehensive guide to developing skills with technologies easily within my reach. Reading this felt like having a chat with my coolest, most innovative teacher friends. It’s sincere and warm, and it makes teachers like me want to do even better!”—Nikkie Lange, associate principal, New Zealand educator“Each page offers valuable knowledge and strategies on using digital classroom technologies to empower the educators of today to create the world of tomorrow. Highly recommended if you are a passionate edtech professional, teacher, or student looking for innovative teaching and learning methods.”—Waqas Shafique, Microsoft Educator Fellow, Pakistan