ISM Summer Reading Recommendations

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May 31, 2011

 

Have you given any thought to what books you’re going to dive into this summer? We’ve come across a few you might want to add to your wish list.

The Myths of Standardized Tests: Why They Don't Tell You What You Think They Do

Teaching with the Brain in Mind, Revised 2nd Edition

The Language of School Design: Design Patterns for 21st Century Schools Fully Revised 2nd Edition

Out of Our Minds: Learning to be Creative

This Year I Will...: How to Finally Change a Habit, Keep a Resolution, or Make a Dream Come True

Edible Schoolyard: A Universal Idea

Smart by Nature: Schooling for Sustainability

No Kidding About Bullying: 125 Ready-to-Use Activities to Help Kids Manage Anger, Resolve Conflicts, Build Empathy, and Get Along

The Bully, the Bullied, and the Bystander: From Preschool to High School—How Parents and Teachers Can Help Break the Cycle (Updated Edition)

Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts, and Other Powerful Web Tools for Classrooms

Summer Blog Browsing Suggestions

The Nerdy Teacher
Nominated for 2010 EDUBLOG AWARDS Best Teacher Blog.

Hot Milky Drink
A blog site dedicated to the potential of computer games as tools for learning.

A GeekyMomma’s Blog
Nominated for 2010 EDUBLOG AWARDS Best Teacher Blog.
Nominated for 2010 EDUBLOG AWARDS Most Influential Blog Post.

The Teaching Palette
A blog devoted to perfecting the art of education

Wilderness Classroom
Bring nature, science, and wonder into your classrooms—this blog offers something for Heads, teachers, students, and anyone and everyone passionate about bringing students closer to the wilderness.

Free Technology for Teachers
Free resources and lesson plans for teaching with technology.

Developing Education
A blog dedicated to connecting teachers and staff to the current technologies.

The Edublog awards complete list of winners.

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