There is a fine art to presenting complex ideas with simplicity and insight, in a manner that both guides and inspires. In Taking the Path of Zen Robert Aitken presents the practice, lifestyle, rationale, and ideology of Zen Buddhism with remarkable clarity. The foundation of Zen is the practice of zazen, or mediation, and Aitken Roshi insists that everything flows from the center. He discusses correct breathing, posture, routine, teacher-student relations, and koan study, as well as common problems and milestones encountered in the process. Throughout the book the author returns to zazen, offering further advice and more advanced techniques. The orientation extends to various religious attitudes and includes detailed discussions of the Three Treasures and the Ten Precepts of Zen Buddhism. Taking the Path of Zen will serve as orientation and guide for anyone who is drawn to the ways of Zen, from the simply curious to the serious Zen student. Read more

Everyone has a dream, and sometimes that dream begins with a teacher. Instead Of Goodbye is a heartwarming story that captures the feeling of the last day of school. As the class explores their dreams and plans for the future, the teacher bids farewell to her class using the phrase "I'll see you when I will!" Through encouraging words and lots of perseverance, the students accomplish their goals! Just as she promised, their teacher is there cheering them on! It's a charming reminder that goodbye don't last forever, and the teacher-student connection can last a lifetime. Read more

Effective teaching is effective teaching, no matter where it occursThe pandemic teaching of mid-2020 was not really distance learning, but rather crisis teaching. But starting now, teachers have the opportunity to prepare for distance learning with purpose and intent―using what works best to accelerate students’ learning all the while maintaining an indelible focus on equity.Harnessing the insights and experience of renowned educators Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, and John Hattie, The Distance Learning Playbook applies the wisdom and evidence of VISIBLE LEARNING® research to understand what works best with distance learning. Spanning topics from teacher-student relationships, teacher credibility and clarity, instructional design, assessments, and grading, this comprehensive playbook details the research- and evidence-based strategies teachers can mobilize to deliver high- impact learning in an online, virtual, and distributed environment.This powerful guide includes:·         Learning Intentions and Success Criteria for each module to track your own learning and model evidence-based teacher practices for meaningful learning·         A diversity of instructional approaches, including direct instruction, peer learning, and independent work that foster student self-regulation and move learning to deep and transfer levels·         Discussion of equity challenges associated with distance learning, along with examples of how teachers can work to ensure that equity gains that have been realized are not lost.·         Special guidance for teachers of young children who are learning from a distance·         Videos of the authors and teachers discussing a wide variety of distance learning topics·         Space to write and reflect on current practices and plan future instruction The Distance Learning Playbook is the essential hands-on guide to preparing and delivering distance learning experiences that are truly effective and impactful.   Read more

From Boring Instructor to Fabulously Engaging Educator: Make the Switch in Just 6 StepsLet’s face it – our world was turned upside down in the beginning of 2020.And while the new situation posed some challenges, it also created wonderful opportunities.As a teacher and someone who’s hungry for knowledge, you’re probably eager to take your skills to the next level.Online teaching provides you with such an amazing chance to reach more students, ensure proper engagement, and make the learning experience truly unique and interactive.Sounds like a good plan, but how do you get there?While online learning opens the doors to many possibilities and tools you don’t have at your disposal in the classroom, it also poses some challenges.Studies show that many students feel disconnected when they don’t get to experience interactions with teachers and peers in a classroom setting. As a result, the absenteeism level in online classes is often high.As an educator, you can make a new platform exciting and engaging for students. It’s simply a matter of being prepared, exploring all available tools, and making the most of what such resources have to offer.Turning from a classroom master into an online education wizard is possible in just 6 simple steps.In Digital School Teacher, you will discover:The secret behind getting your students to show up for every single online class Lesson planning and preparation strategies, as well as powerful tactics to make the most of audio, video, and multimedia in your online lessons The 6 main challenges every online educator will face, and the best ways to overcome every single one of them Building a strong teacher-student connection, regardless of the fact that you’re speaking to a camera Handy real-time and asynchronous education tools you should start using right away Best student assessment and grading approaches to ensure fairness and keep track of progress Communication approaches that boost engagement and can get even the shy students to speak up Genuine ways to offer encouragement, guidance, and motivation online A comprehensive list of tools and apps to apply to every single online learning process, making it fun and something to look forward to And much more!Digital School Teacher will show you the simple yet bulletproof ways you can make the digital classroom a place every single student will want to visit.You don’t have to be fearful of new technologies. And let’s face it – kids today need the kind of stimulation and interaction that old-school teaching methodologies cannot provide.It’s about time to acquaint yourself with online teaching methods and tools. The sooner you add these to your arsenal of educational skills, the better the outcome.Online learning is the future of education. Remaining competitive on the market is heavily dependent on upgrading your skillset and staying ahead of the times and the trends.If you want to turn yourself into an online educator extraordinaire, then scroll up and click the “Add to Cart” button right now. Mastering online learning doesn’t have to depend on your age or experience with technology. Read more

Discover the captivating world of flexagons in this comprehensive guide, where mathematics and art converge to create mesmerizing paper objects. Flexagons are geometrically folded paper wonders which have fascinated mathematicians, engineers, students, artists, and paper craft enthusiasts for decades. With dozens of detailed templates provided, you'll embark on a journey to create your own customized flexagon models, each offering multiple configurations and revealing unique patterns and images. This book expands upon Martin Gardner's classic works, offering techniques for designing flexagons ranging from the traditional tri-hexaflexagon to advanced hexaflexagon, tetraflexagon, and dodecaflexagon models with up to 18 or more faces, showcasing dynamic behaviors and diverse flexing variations. Benefits of this book include:Educational initiatives: Flexagons serve as impressive subjects for STEM programs, maker labs, and classes, offering hands-on activities that engage students in creativity, math, geometry and topology.Crafting and Design Techniques: Delve into the intricacies of paper flexagon crafting and design techniques, learn how to design and create flexagons of any size and configuration with your own original artwork. Entertain family and friends with personalized flexagon greeting cards.Recreational Mathematics: Explore the geometry behind flexagons, understanding the mathematical principles that govern their construction and movement. Learn how to pursue new types of flexagons.Accessible Creation: With just paper and scissors, anyone can embark on the rewarding journey of creating and discovering new flexagons, crafting personalized objects that are enjoyable to make and manipulate.Whether you're a mathematician, artist, teacher, student, or maker enthusiast, this book invites you to explore the captivating world of flexagons, where imagination knows no bounds and creativity flourishes at every fold. Read more