Bøker av Amanda Fox

Designing lessons can be time consuming and not all teachers have a background in design....with Canva the design work is done for you! Do want to learn more about Canva for Education but don't where to start?DON'T PANIC!!! I have the ULTIMATE guide for you!In this practical and activity loaded book, you will hitchhike your way through more than 42 different aesthetically designed templates with the option to remix and reuse along with pro tips and strategies to fully leverage the capabilities of The Canva Classroom. Who says lessons can't be PRETTY and POWERFUL! Not only will you gain access to customizable templates unique to the book (not searchable on Canva), but you will also gain hacks for integrating these templates seamlessly into your own technology ecosystems. The book is divided into 6 main destinations to help you blast off into your Canva journey, including a section on pedagogical foundations that covers DOK, UDL, and UbD to ensure every design starts with the end in mind and is inclusive of all learners.Create engaging LESSON PLANS & LEARNING EXPERIENCES for your studentsFoster CREATIVITY, COLLABORATION, & CRITICAL THINKINGGet access to TURN KEY TEMPLATES that are DOK alignedCreate learning experiences that are PRETTY & POWERFULLearn multiple ways to collect data and give real-time FEEDBACKManage workflow, grading, and CONNECT & ENGAGE your school communitiesJoin The Canva Classroom Facebook to stay connected and become part of a template sharing, supportive community.Praise for The Canva Classroom" So have you wanted to use Canva, but didn't know where to start? Don't panic! Amanda Fox has provided the ultimate guide with "The Canva Classroom". This book covers everything you need to know about Canva features, integrations, and templates, along with the pedagogy behind designing impactful learning experiences for your students." -Eric Curts"When I think of Canva graphic design comes to mind instantly...posters, presentations, social media. Amanda's take on utilizing everything Canva has to offer for adults AND students in the classroom has my brain churning with ideas to implement immediately! The fact that she also includes templates to jump start your journey makes this the complete package. Well done!" -Nadine Gilkison"In this hitchhikers guide, Amanda shows you how to leverage Canva to bring learning to life. Through creative lessons, her own examples, and those of educators the world over, she showcases just how powerful technology can be when exploring ways to foster meaningful teaching and learning." -Rabbi, Michael Cohen

Do you have what it takes to survive the classroom apocalypse? The modern educational system is in a state of crisis, plagued by a virus characterized by excessive standardized testing, antiquated approaches to education, and expectations that value compliance and accountability over innovation and student engagement. Classroom teachers are at the battlefront, fighting hard to save their students from an educational world on the brink of disaster.In Teachingland, authors and educators Amanda Fox and Mary Ellen Weeks outline the rules for survival, including the mindset, remedy, and planning guide you need to weather the classroom apocalypse. Taking a cue from pop culture, the authors offer an engaging, humorous, and courageous look at the gruesome reality of education. They identify the threats and offer a plan of action to help educators overcome the odds. From this guide, you'll learn . . . The 13 rules for surviving the classroom apocalypse What (and who) the real threats are How to find the support and information you need How to prepare for the challenges you'll face What you can do to resurrect real learning in your schoolNo educator is immune, but with TeachingLand as your guide, you can survive the classroom apocalypse! "Whether you're an educator in the traditional classroom or an instructor in corporate training, you and your students will benefit from the unconventional strategies and tactics this book offers to navigate the darkness of antiquated educational practices and emerge into the light of an improved pedagogy."-Mat Chacon, CEO, Doghead Simulations"We are too serious about education. But it's a serious business-literally saving lives. What Amanda Fox and Mary Ellen Weeks have done with the pure fun of applying the zombie genre to education is nothing short of brilliance."-Jon Corippo, executive director of CUE and author of The EduProtocol Field Guide "A unique approach to professional development that stands out from every other teaching book I've read. Essential reading for educators striving to ensure their learning environment doesn't end up resembling a zombie movie!"-Steve Bambury, head of digital learning and innovation, JESS Dubai"For every teacher who has ever felt like they were constantly battling the 'sitting dead' in their classroom, this is your survival manual! From practical ways to supercharge your classroom management to creating a culture of empowerment for your students, this book will challenge you, stretch you, and make you laugh out loud while doing it!"-Steve Dembo, consultant, speaker, and author of Untangling the Web