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Invent to learn : making, tinkering, and engineering in the classroom / by Martinez, Sylvia Libow,author.(CARDINAL)615554; Stager, Gary,author.(CARDINAL)615587;

Includes bibliographical references (pages 227-232) and index.An insanely brief and incomplete history of making -- Learning -- Thinking about thinking -- What makes a good project? -- Teaching -- Making today -- The game changers -- Stuff -- Shaping the learning environment -- Student leadership -- Make your own maker day -- Making the case -- Do unto ourselves -- Resources to explore."Join the learning revolution sweeping the globe! 3D printers, robotics, programming, wearable computing, and Arduino capture the imaginations of today's student. When exciting new technologies combine with hands-on traditions, your classroom becomes a makerspace where learning soars. The time is now to place invention and creativity ahead of worksheets and testing. Using technology to make, repair, or customize the things we need democratizes engineering, design, and computer science. Fortunately for educators, this maker movement overlaps with the natural inclinations of children and the power of learning by doing. Making, tinkering, and engineering are how people learn and work in the 21st Century. This book explores how you can join the exciting maker movement and turn any K-12 classroom into a center of innovation."--Back cover.

Subjects: Creative teaching.; Effective teaching.; Classroom environment.; Educational technology.; Makerspaces.;

Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 5

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America's lab report : investigations in high school science / by Singer, Susan R.(CARDINAL)325027; Hilton, Margaret L.(CARDINAL)325026; Schweingruber, Heidi A.(CARDINAL)325025; National Research Council (U.S.).Committee on High School Science Laboratories: Role and Vision.(CARDINAL)325024;

Includes bibliographical references and index.Introduction, history, and definition of laboratories -- The education context -- Laboratory experiences and student learning -- Current laboratory experiences -- Teacher and school readiness for laboratory experiences -- Facilities, equipment, and safety -- Laboratory experiences for the 21st century -- Appendixes : Agendas of fact-finding meetings -- Biographical sketches of committee members and staff."Laboratory experiences as a part of most U.S. high science curricula have been taken for granted for decades, but they have rarely been carefully examined. What do they contribute to science learning? What can they contribute to science learning? What is the current status of labs in our nation s high schools as a context for learning science? This book looks at a range of questions about how laboratory experiences fit into U.S. high schools."--NAP Web site.

Subjects: Science; Education, Secondary; Laboratories;

Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1

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Inspired educator, inspired learner : experiential, brain-based activities and strategies to engage, motivate, build community, and create lasting lessons / by Stanchfield, Jennifer,author.;

Includes bibliographical references (pages 243-248) and index.Machine generated contents note: Evidence-Informed Practices That Inspire Educators and Engage Learners -- Enduring Themes and Supporting Science -- What is Experiential Education? -- What is Brain-Based Learning? -- Neuroplasticity: We Can Change Our Brains! -- Create Multiple Pathways to Learning -- Emotions are Integral to Learning -- Joyful Learning -- Get Their Attention and Keep It -- Get Them Moving: Physical Activity Improves Learning -- Get Them Talking and Keep Them Engaged -- Play and Executive Function -- Reflection Creates Meaningful Connections and Lasting Lessons -- Table 1.1 Principles of Experiential Education and Brain-Based Learning Tenets -- Activity List for Brain-Based Approaches to Learning -- A Framework for Participant-Centered Learning -- Experiential Education Connects the Dots Between ... -- Differentiated Instruction: Don't Dismiss It -- Learning for Real Life: 21st Century Skills Development -- Social-Emotional LearningNote continued: Recipe for a Positive Learning Environment -- Commonalities and Rapport-Building Activities -- The Importance of Names/Activities -- Collaborative Problem-Solving and Communication Activities -- Appreciating Others and Positive Group Norms Activities -- Time Management, Planning, and Goal Setting Activities -- Just for Fun With Some Learning on the Side: Large Group Games for Field Day After School, Family Night, and Recess -- Games for Transitions/Fun Filler Activities -- Creating Meaningful, Lasting Lessons With Reflective Practice -- The Key Ingredients -- The Challenges of Facilitating Reflection -- Student or Participant-Directed Reflection -- Environment and Sequencing -- Weaving Reflection Throughout -- Reflective Activities By Type -- Reflective Prompts and Context Setting Activities -- Pair Share: Partner and Small Group Reflection Strategies -- Re-Purposed Ice-Breakers: Games as Reflection ActivitiesNote continued: Strength-Based Teaching: The Power of a Positive Mindset -- Example Activity List for Innovative Educational Models -- The Why Behind Using Interactive Activities and Games to Teach -- Playful Learning -- Harnessing the Power of Play to Teach -- Play as a Teaching Tool in the College Classroom -- Free Play -- Learning Together -- Sources of the Games and Activities in This Book -- More Than the Games -- The Art and Science of Teaching and Group Facilitation -- Tips, Tools, and Mindset -- Attitude is Everything -- Adaptation -- Allowing for Labor in Learning -- Educator as Guide -- Principles of Learner-Centered Teaching and Group Facilitation -- The Collaborative Educator -- Practicing What We Preach -- Co-Teaching -- Exploring Healthy Group Norms -- The Right Ingredients at the Right Time/Sequencing and Scaffolding -- Choice, Control, and a Sense of Ownership -- Ownership and Buy-In -- Involving Reluctant ParticipantsNote continued: The Practice of Ongoing Reflection -- Don't Be Afraid to Try Something New! -- Designing and Re-Imagining the Classroom Space -- Group Discussions Versus Hand Raising -- Attention Getters -- Innovative Strategies for Dividing Groups -- Facilitating Healthy Competition -- Cultivating Creativity -- Engaging Learners From the Moment They Walk in the Door -- Starting Off With Style -- Find a Hook! -- Activities -- Summary -- Multiple Pathways to Learning -- Experiential Activities, Academic Content Review, and Formative Assessment -- Activities -- Can a Lecture Be Experiential? -- Review and Formative Assessment -- Multiple-Purpose Activities That Teach -- Integrating Community Building, Social-Emotional Learning, and Academics -- Activities -- Benefits of Using Collaborative Activities for Academic Content Review -- Collaborative Games and Activities to Promote Social-Emotional Learning Community Building and 21st Century SkillsNote continued: Twists on the Traditional Sharing Circle and Q & A Sessions -- Creating Meaning Through Metaphor -- Art and Creative Expression in Reflection -- Self-Reflection Techniques -- Mementos of Experience: Carrying the Lesson Forward -- Principles of Effective Reflection -- Meaningful Self-Reflection and Record Keeping to Improve Your Practice -- Experiential Lesson Planning Questionnaire -- The Practice of Teaching.This book explores experiential, brain-based techniques for engaging learners emotionally, physically and intellectually in academic or training content while practicing important social-emotional skills and building a productive and supportive learning community. Educators will find creative strategies to differentiate instruction and cultivate 21st century learning strategies that will get participants moving, talking, reflecting and keep them engaged with multiple pathways to learning, reviewing, and synthesizing lessons. The innovative reflective techniques offered throughout increase relevancy, meaning, depth of understanding, and create connections between educational experiences and real life.

Subjects: Experiential learning.; Active learning.;

Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1

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Animal disguises [kit] : find out how animals use camouflage through fun facts and easy projects / by Weber, Blinda,author.;

"Fun manipulatives, engaging activities, experiments, and a high-interest nonfiction book bring science concepts to life! With enough materials for four students to work at a time, this science center provides children with everything they need to learn about a variety of different animals and their habitats - hands on!" -- instruction manual.Age 7+

Subjects: Animals; Animals; Camouflage (Biology);

Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1

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Teaching for inclusion : diversity in the college classroom / by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.Center for Teaching and Learning.(CARDINAL)305865;

Includes bibliographical references (pages 193-196).Introduction : why is diversity on campus important? -- Teaching for inclusion. Your diversity, academic culture, and teaching and learning styles. Diversity issues for the instructor ; Learning and teaching styles : the academic culture ; Strategies for inclusive teaching. General strategies ; In the classroom ; Curriculum issues, your syllabus and class assignments ; Outside the classroom -- Group profiles : who studies at UNC? Gender and your classroom ; African American students ; Hispanic American students ; Native American students ; Asian American students ; International students ; Lesbian, gay and bisexual students ; Regionalism in your classroom ; Students with diverse religious and political beliefs ; Non-traditional students ; Students with special physical or medical needs : physical disabilities ; chronic medical conditions ; Students with learning disabilities -- Appendices. Appendix A : midterm course evaluations. For a course with discussion of readings ; For a "technical" course such as math, language or grammar ; Appendix B : flexible grading scale. Contract grading agreement form ; Appendix C : DDS policy for alternative testing.

Subjects: Multicultural education; College teaching;

Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2

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Groundwater : a vital resource : student activities / by Taylor, Carla.; Cedar Creek Learning Center.; Tennessee Valley Authority.;

Includes bibliographical references.

Subjects: Groundwater; Groundwater;

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A history of Richmond Community College : 1964-2004 / by Moore, Audrey H.;

Chapter 1. Introducing a college -- Chapter 2. Pursuing a college -- Chapter 3. Establishing a college -- Chapter 4. Building a campus -- Chapter 5. Maintaining a campus -- Chapter 6. Building a dream -- Chapter 7. Honoring President Morgan -- Chapter 8. Inaugurating President Nanney -- Chapter 9. Announcing President Melvin -- Chapter 10. Celebrating President Grimsley -- Chapter 11. Proclaiming President Honeycutt -- Chapter 12. Governing a college -- Chapter 13. Saluting trustee Hugh Lee -- Chapter 14. Applauding trustee John Forte -- Chapter 15. Thanking trustee Janet Petris -- Chapter 16. Developing instruction -- Chapter 17. Commenting about instruction -- Chapter 18. Continuing education -- Chapter 19. Serving in Administration -- Chapter 20. Serving in the Learning Resources Center -- Chapter 21. Serving in Student Development -- Chapter 22. Praising students -- Chapter 23. Walking down memory lane -- Chapter 24. Congratulating students -- Chapter 25. Sweetening the strawberries at RCC.

Subjects: Richmond Community College; Community colleges;

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The school leader's guide to learner-centered education : from complexity to simplicity / by McCombs, Barbara L.(CARDINAL)506994; Miller, Lynda.(CARDINAL)766746;

Includes bibliographical references (pages 245-258) and index.Why this is a time for change -- What we know about learning and leading -- What the learner-centered model means for practice -- The tools needed for the journey -- What the learner-centered self-assessment tools can accomplish -- How we can move toward new student and system outcomes -- How we develop leadership qualities from within.

Subjects: Educational innovations; Educational leadership.; Learning, Psychology of.; School management and organization.; Teaching.;

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The information-powered school / by Hughes-Hassell, Sandra.(CARDINAL)221798; Wheelock, Anne.(CARDINAL)202603; American Association of School Librarians.(CARDINAL)152726; Public Education Network.(CARDINAL)214039;

Subjects: Library Power (Program); School libraries; Instructional materials centers; Media programs (Education); Information literacy; Curriculum planning;

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Just beyond the clouds [sound recording] / by Kingsbury, Karen.(CARDINAL)341094; Stechschulte, Tom.nrt;

Narrated by Tom Stechschulte.When rodeo champion Cody Gunner returns to Colorado Springs, he has no intention on keeping his deathbed promise to his beloved wife--to love again. But when his concern for his brother Carl takes him to the Independent Learning Center, he sees how much Carl and his fellow Down syndrome students are progressing. He also notices their teacher Ellie Downs, who glows with such infectious joy and inner beauty that he almost forgets their philosophical differences.

Subjects: Audiobooks.; Christian fiction.; Love stories.; Romance fiction.; Down syndrome; Widowers; Women teachers;

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