Books in the Corwin Teaching Essentials series

The Science and the Story of the Future of Learning In 1999, Sugata Mitra conducted the famous "Hole in the Wall" experiment that inspired three TED Talks and earned him the first million-dollar TED prize for research in 2013. Since then, he has conducted new research around self-organized learning environments (SOLE), building "Schools in the Cloud" all over the world. This new book shares the results of this research and offers• Examples of thriving Schools in the Cloud in unlikely places• Mitra’s predictions on the future of learning• How to design assessments for self-organizing learning• How to build your own School in the Cloud• Clips from the documentary, The School in the Cloud

Written by two of the most well known leaders in personalized learning this book is a wonderfully clear explanation of the five W's of Personalized Learning.

This guide helps teachers integrate online with face-to-face instruction to personalize learning, increase engagement, and prepare students for exams without sacrificing class time.

Designed to help K-5 teachers develop and implement a personalized plan for instruction in blended environments, this resource identifies key competencies and strategies for development.

Help students move from surface-level learning to the transfer of understanding. How do social studies teachers maximize instruction to ensure students are prepared for an informed civic life? This book shows how the field is more than simply memorizing dates and facts¿it encapsulates the skillful ability to conduct investigations, analyze sources, place events in historical context, and synthesize divergent points of view. Best practices for applying visible learning are presented through:·         A scaffolded approach including surface-level learning, deep learning, and transfer of learning·         Examples of strategies, lessons, and activities best suited for each level of learning·         Planning tools, rubrics, and templates to guide instruction

Create a thinking classroom that helps students move from the factual to the conceptual Concept-Based Inquiry is a framework for inquiry that promotes deep understanding. The key is using guiding questions to help students inquire into concepts and the relationships between them. Concept-Based Inquiry in Action provides teachers with the tools and resources necessary to organize and focus student learning around concepts and conceptual relationships that support the transfer of understanding. Step by step, the authors lead both new and experienced educators to implement teaching strategies that support the realization of inquiry-based learning for understanding in any K-12 classroom.

Let¿s Get Real About PBLThe book¿s companion website features an updated guide to help teachers integrate technology into PBL experiences for online and blended learning instruction.Does project-based learning (PBL) feel just out of reach in in your secondary classroom? Is project-planning an overwhelming project in and of itself? Dr. Jennifer Pieratt, a consultant and former teacher, knows firsthand how challenging designing projects can be, especially for secondary teachers with large caseloads and short class periods to engage in meaningful teaching and learning. In this hands-on, interactive guide, Pieratt supports secondary teachers through the iterative process of planning authentic project-based learning experiences. Using backward design, she gives teachers ready to use strategies for identifying the best concepts to tackle in PBL experiences, brainstorming realistic projects, facilitating meaningful learning, and creating formative and summative assessments. The book is visually accessible in style and features #realtalk soundbites that tackle the challenges to implementing PBL Tips and resources to support the project-planning process Planning forms to guide you through planning your projects Key terminology and acronyms in PBL Exercises to help you reflect and process throughout your project plansMaster PBL planning with this clear, efficient, and easy-to-use guide to creating enriching experiences for your students!

Providing high quality feedback is one of the most critical roles of a teacher. Written by educational innovators James and Jill Nottingham, Challenging Learning Through Feedback provides educators with the tools they need to understand and craft excellent feedback.

In order for students to become experts and innovators, they need a strong understanding of how the world works. This book helps learners uncover conceptual relationships and how to transfer them to new situations.

This book provides current and potential teacher leaders with the background, content and knowledge base they need to become successful leaders.

This ground-breaking guide helps you identify and address diverse student needs within the flipped classroom using practical, research-based, standards-aligned tools and examples.

This practical follow-up to Bray and McClaskey's first book brings theory to practice. Teachers will discover how to build a shared vision that supports personalized learning using the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework.

Helping students ask bigger, more beautiful questionsWhy does engagement plummet as learners advance in school? Why does the stream of questions from curious toddlers slow to a trickle as they become teenagers? Most importantly, what can teachers and schools do to reverse this trend? Beautiful Questions in the Classroom has the answers. Written to be both inspirational and practical, this resource will help educators transform their classrooms into cultures of curiosity. Readers will find: ·         Strategies to inspire bigger, more beautiful student questions·         Techniques to help educators ask more beautiful questions ·         Real-world examples, case studies, practical ideas, and question stems ·         Videos showing strategies at work

This teacher-friendly book presents a step-by-step approach for implementing the Explicit Direct Instruction (EDI) approach in diverse classrooms. Based on educational theory, brain research, and data analysis, EDI helps teachers deliver effective lessons that can significantly improve achievement all grade levels.

Gain more productive time in each day! Real talk about managing time, reducing stress, and avoiding teacher burnout.Effective time management skills transform teacher confidence and morale, energize and engage students, and improve the learning climate of a classroom¿for both you and your students. Weaving wellness research with classroom-tested tips, Real Talk About Time Management helps you improve your classroom learning environment and your mental health. It includes·         35 practical, teacher-proven strategies for saving time and setting personal boundaries·         Stories from educators about proactive time management adjustments that worked·         "Your Turn" questions that invite personal reflection and strategic planning

Discover how free, scannable technology can enrich learning and captivate students, including use of QR codes and Augmented Reality to promote hands-on learning, creativity, and critical thinking.

This invaluable resource shows teachers how to introduce inquiry incrementally, systematically, and successfully as a stepping stone to deeper-level skills.

This road map to Common Core success includes specific recommendations for free apps and tech tools, step-by-step guidelines for meeting standards, and teacher-tested lesson ideas.