How Lincoln Learned to Read: Twelve Great Americans and the Educations That Made Them



“This is a terrific book…Broad in scope, peppered with detail, insightful, it could be the basis for a classroom or book club review of American history from our founding as a nation through the 20th century.”—Christian Science Monitor Daniel Wolff examines the early lives and educations of twelve notable Americans, from Benjamin Franklin to Elvis Presley—the lessons they learned inside the classroom and out. How Lincoln Learned to Read is a vividly tol… More >>

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Web 2.0: How-To for Educators



Web 2.0, the second generation of the World Wide Web, allows us to connect, create, collaborate, and share information. When we bring Web 2.0 tools into the classroom, we transform learning. By applying these tools thoughtfully, we see a shift in student engagement, creativity, and higher-order learning skills. In this companion book, the authors of the best-selling Web 2.0: New Tools, New Schools introduce you to more Web 2.0 tools and expertly lead you through cla… More >>

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Multimedia Projects in Education



Building on the materials in the two previous successful editions, Multimedia Projects in Education, Third Edition features approximately 40% all new material and updates the previous information. The authors use the DDD-E model (Decide, Design, Develop, Evaluate) to show how to select and plan multimedia projects, use presentation and development tools, manage graphics, audio, and digital video, create Web pages, and evaluate student work. Project suggestions come … More >>

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