Enhancing the Art & Science of Teaching With Technology (Classroom Strategies) - Softcover

Sonny Magana; Robert J. Marzano

Softcover

ISBN 10: 098589024X ISBN 13: 9780985890247

Publisher: Marzano Resources, 2013

Synopsis

Successfully leverage technology to enhance classroom practices with this practical resource. The authors demonstrate the importance of educational technology, which is quickly becoming an essential component in effective teaching. Included are over 100 organized classroom strategies, vignettes that show each section's strategies in action, and a glossary of classroom-relevant technology terms. Key research is summarized and translated into classroom recommendations.

Benefits:

- Gain a greater understanding of the theory and research behind technology and how it enhances teaching practices.

- Discover how to seamlessly incorporate technology into your current instruction.

- Explore the 41 elements of effective teaching to boost students academic achievement.

- Learn your own unique pedagogical strengths and areas in which you would like to develop greater proficiency.

- Master the Art and Science of Teaching framework, and gain practical implementation strategies for any classroom.

About this title

About the Author

Anthony J. Sonny Magaña, EdM, is an associate vice president of Marzano Research Laboratory and director of the Educational Technology Division. He works with teams of teachers and leaders to support, enhance, and expand powerful instructional strategies with technology. Sonny has served in the field of education for thirty years as a classroom teacher, building principal, district administrator, state technology project director, author, speaker, and trainer. Sonny created and served as director of Washington's first CyberSchool, a successful blended learning program that continues to meet the needs of at-risk students in Washington State. He received the Milken National Educator Award in 1997 and the Governor's Commendation for Distinguished Achievement in Education in 1998. Sonny received a bachelor's of science degree in biology from Stockton College in New Jersey, a master's degree in educational technology from City University of Seattle and is completing a doctorate at Seattle University.

Robert J. Marzano, PhD, is the cofounder and CEO of Marzano Research Laboratory in Denver, Colorado. During his forty years in the field of education, he has been a speaker, trainer, and author of more than thirty books and 150 articles on topics such as instruction, assessment, writing and implementing standards, cognition, effective leadership, and school intervention. His books include The Art and Science of Teaching, Leaders of Learning, On Excellence in Teaching, Effective Supervision, The Classroom Strategies Series, Using Common Core Standards to Enhance Classroom Instruction and Assessment, and Vocabulary for the Common Core. His practical translations of the most current research and theory into classroom strategies are known internationally and are widely practiced by both teachers and administrators. He received a bachelor's degree from Iona College in New York, a master's degree from Seattle University, and a doctorate from the University of Washington.

Edition details

• Publisher: Marzano Resources
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 098589024X
• ISBN 13: 9780985890247
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 216