Tech Like a PIRATE: Using Classroom Technology to Create an Experience and Make Learning Memorable - Softcover

Miller, Matt

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1951600207 ISBN 13: 9781951600204

Publisher: Dave Burgess Consulting, Incorporated, 2020

Synopsis

Tech Like a PIRATE helps provide the tools, ideas, and inspiration for educators to use technology as a treasure map to amazing learning.  With a customizable set of principles for ensuring that technology is an asset, and not a barrier, Matt Miller’s guidance will help all teachers - from the tech-savvy to the tech-terrified--create impactful, transformative learning using low- or no-cost equipment.

 The rise of digital culture has left some teachers and their students distracted, divided, and overwhelmed. But Tech Like a PIRATE brings educators flexible strategies for creating classroom tech experiences that will electrify student engagement. You don’t have to be a tech genius--just willing to try!

 Tech Like a PIRATE offers an accessible, engaging, and empowering toolkit for educators looking to innovate and engage their classes through technology. It’s full of practical examples that are rooted in research, best practices, and solid pedagogy, and it’s accompanied by a treasure trove of additional resources at DitchThatTextbook.com/TechLAP.

About this title

About the Author

Matt Miller taught in public schools for more than 10 years, teaching all levels of high school Spanish. In his career, he planned nearly 12,000 class lessons. He taught more than half a million instructional minutes. And he graded work for nearly 2,000 days of class.

He is the author four books: Ditch That Textbook, Ditch That Homework, Don't Ditch That Tech, and Tech Like a PIRATE. His Ditch That Textbook blog reaches thousands of educators in more than 100 countries with inspiration and practical teaching ideas.

Matt is a Google Certified Innovator, a Skype Master Teacher, and a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert. He's the winner of the WTHI-TV Golden Apple Award. He was named one of the top 10 influencers in educational technology and elearning worldwide.

He's a popular keynote speaker, workshop presenter, podcast host, and the creator of the Ditch That Textbook Digital Summit.

From the Back Cover

Tech Like a PIRATE helps provide the tools, ideas, and inspiration for educators to use technology as a treasure map to amazing learning. With a customizable set of principles for ensuring that technology is an asset, and not a barrier, Matt Miller's guidance will help all teachers--from the tech-savvy to the tech-terrified--create impactful, transformative learning using low- or no-cost equipment.

The rise of digital culture has left some teachers and their students distracted, divided, and overwhelmed. But Tech Like a PIRATE brings educators flexible strategies for creating classroom tech experiences that will electrify student engagement. You don't have to be a tech genius--just willing to try!

Tech Like a PIRATE offers an accessible, engaging, and empowering toolkit for educators looking to innovate and engage their classes through technology. It's full of practical examples that are rooted in research, best practices, and solid pedagogy, and it's accompanied by a treasure trove of additional resources.

Edition details

• Publisher: Dave Burgess Consulting, Incorporated
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1951600207
• ISBN 13: 9781951600204
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160