Resources from the people I follow on Twitter, professional emails, and my own surfingThis book by Jeff Utecht is a great place to start for anyone who wants to join the growing community of tech savvy educators, parents, and citizens. Jeff is an international educator and technology consultant. He has taught in the U.S., Saudi Arabia, China, and is a Technology & Learning Coordinator at the International School […]
Read entire post...Practically Radical – Not-So-Crazy ways to transform your organization
February 7th, 2011Practically Radical: Not-So-Crazy Ways to Transform Your Company, Shake Up Your Industry, and Challenge Yourself, by William C. Taylor lives up to its title. Daniel Pink calls it “the most powerful and instructive change manual you’ll ever read.” Taylor, the cofounder of Fast Company Magazine tells engaging stories of the successful companies he studied and […]
Read entire post...Living Large – Is Bigger Really Better? by Sarah Wexler
January 24th, 2011Living Large: From SUV’s to Double D’s, Why Going Bigger Isn’t Going Better by Sarah Wexler, is a well researched, well written, and humorous tale of America’s fascination with all things large. Sarah immerses herself in her subjects and by so doing, gives us an understanding of ourselves that should open our eyes. Topics include: […]
Read entire post...Standing and Delivering – The Principal’s Story
January 12th, 2011Standing and Delivering: What the Movie Didn’t Tell by Henry Gradillas and Jerry Jesness, is the story of Garfield High School in East Los Angeles, which was featured in the film Stand and Deliver (1988). Gradillas was Garfield’s principal from 1980 to 1987. During this time the school gained fame for Jaime Escalante and his […]
Read entire post...Propaganda and Persuasion – Book Summary Learn how to avoid being manipulated
December 14th, 2010Techniques of Propaganda and Persuasion by Magedah E. Shabo provides an historical look at how propaganda has been used to manipulate the masses. The book is packed with interesting examples and illustrations. There is a companion CD with an extensive PowerPoint that offers a detailed explanation of the 11 techniques. The book will allow students […]
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