Thursday, January 4, 2018

14 edu-books worth reading

The new year is upon us and for many in the education field, we are often seeking ways to enhance our professional practice. If you’re one of those looking for inspiration or ideas in an education-themed book then look no further! ISTE members were polled to share their favorite edu-reads. The list created contains books that cover a wide array of topics, and there really is something for everyone. Be sure to read the full article written and compiled by Jennifer Snelling to get a complete description and explanation behind each of the titles suggested below:

1. Courageous Edventures by Jennie Magiera

2. Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel Pink

3. Equity 101: The Equity Framework by Curtis W. Linton

4. Launch: Using Design Thinking to Boost Creativity and Bring Out the Maker in Every Student by A.J. Juliani and John Spencer

5. Lifelong Kindergarten: Cultivating Creativity through Projects, Passion, Peers, and Play by Mitch Resnick

6. The Media Lab: Inventing the Future at MIT by Stewart Brand

7. Mindstorms: Children, Computers, and Powerful Ideas by Seymour Papert

8. Qualities of an Effective Teacher by James H. Strong

9. Start With Why by Simon Sinek

10. Teach Like a Pirate by Dave Burgess
11. Technology and Problem-Based Learning by Lorna Uden and Chris Beaumont

12. The Ten-Minute Inservice: 40 Quick Training Sessions that Build Teacher Effectiveness by Todd Whitaker

13. The Truth Matters: A Citizen's Guide to Separating Facts from Lies and Stopping Fake News in Its Tracks by Bruce Bartlett