Resources from the people I follow on Twitter, professional emails, and my own surfingDriven by Data: A Practical Guide to Improve Instruction by Paul Bambrick-Santoyo offers a step by step approach to preparing your students for high-stakes tests while students work to master standards. While you may be hoping for the current testing madness to end, Paul offers a practical way for your school to out perform other […]
Read entire post...I’m Off the Grid Until Monday. Time to Review My Archives.
August 8th, 2014In lieu of my Net Nuggets today I’m referring you to my 100+ book summaries available under the BOOK SUMMARIES tab near the top of my home page. There is a twofold purpose for these summaries. The first is to assist you with purchasing decisions. The summaries contain the key concepts from the books, but lack the detailed evidence and interesting stories that support the author’s claims. The second purpose is to help you review and internalize the key concepts. I started summarizing books as part of my doctoral work as I wasn’t happy with how much I remembered after I read a book.
Read entire post...London Calling – Tips from Dr. Doug’s travels in England
July 13th, 2014After nine days in London I have recommendations for your bucket list. It’s a great trip for educators, parents, and children of any age. Museums are amazing and free, but some special exhibits have entrance fees. Below are links to pictures from those I visited. All cater to school groups as every museum should.
Read entire post...How Education Abroad Can Improve Your Career Prospects by Ebin Mathew
June 10th, 2014How Education Abroad Can Improve Your Career Prospects by Ebin Mathew makes a compelling case for spending sometime in another country as part of one’s formal education. Please share with any students you know. Also check out the writing service that Ebin works for.
Read entire post...Think Like a Freak by Levitt & Dubner
June 2nd, 2014Think Like a Freak by Steven D Levitt & Stephen J. Dubner (©2014, Harpur Collins: New York, NY) offers to retrain your brain. This book follows Freakonomics and Super Reakonomics that were both best sellers. This claims to be the most revolutionary book yet. It features captivating stories and unconventional analysis that should help you think more productively, creatively, and rationally. Click at the bottom of any page to purchase this very cool book.
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