Book Summary

Here are some of the books I've read and highly recommend. I've found something useful in each book. You'll find my favorite Golden Lines and personal takeaways.
Book Summary
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Here are some of the books I've read and highly recommend. I've found something useful in each book. You'll find my favorite Golden Lines and personal takeaways.

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Education and Teaching Book Summaries

Storyworthy - Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life Through the Power of Storytelling: Book Summary and Golden Lines
A book summary of Storyworthy - Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life Through the Power of Storytelling along with a few Golden Lines.
WHY EDIFYJeremy Jorgensen
This book has implications for teachers, but could also be placed in the personal developments/favorites category.
Moonshots in Education - Book Summary and Golden Lines
Moonshots in Education was published in 2015. I was introduced to this book while attending an Innovative Schools Network Conference. While some of the references in the book may seem dated, there are concrete ideas worth implementing.
WHY EDIFYJeremy Jorgensen
Learn how to develop self-directed learners and leverage the power of technology to improve student learning outcomes.
Choice Theory in the Classroom Book Summary and Golden Lines
Use the learning team model to increase student motivation and sense of belonging.
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Classroom Strategies for Interactive Learning by Doug Buehl Book Summary and Golden Lines
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Personal Development and Favorites Summaries

The Obstacle is The Way | Book Summary and Golden Lines
This book is for anyone looking for ways to approach challenges and setbacks. It’s perfect for those in education.
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The Success Principles - Book Summary and Golden Lines
Having BIG DREAMS, and then doing something about them, is much better than doing nothing at all.
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Show Your Work! by Austin Kleon: Book Summary and Golden Lines
Show Your Work by Austin Kleon makes a great case for putting your work out there for the world to see. This book is one of the main reasons I started this blog. Teachers and learners will both benefit from reading this book.
WHY EDIFYJeremy Jorgensen
This book is the reason I started Why Edify. It provides a compelling argument to share more of what we do in a public space.
The Bullet Journal Method | Book Summary and Golden Lines
Explore how The Bullet Journal Method can improve organization and pave the way for personal development.
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