Download or read book Create Captivating Classes written by J. Christopher Bontjes and published by R&L Education. This book was released on 2013-10-08 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It’s a challenge every teacher faces… finding ways to get and keep the attention of their students; getting them to engage fully in the lessons. In today’s world of constant connection to media and entertainment through television and the Internet, it is harder than ever. Add to that the pressures of NCLB, Common Core State Standards, and the Danielson evaluation model putting full responsibility for student learning and growth on the teacher and we have reached a crisis. How can teachers compete with this constant stream of personalized entertainment? They must learn to think and teach as entertainers! This is not as revolutionary a concept as it may sound. The word “entertain” is defined as “to pleasantly hold attention.” So teachers already “entertain” their students. So no problem, right? Wrong. Teachers are now competing for the attention of their students. And the competition is fierce. They are up against professional entertainers who have spent years studying the art of entertainment without having to worry about teaching as well. Teachers are trained in their subjects, but not in the methods and techniques used by entertainment professionals. Teachers must learn to plan and to think as the professional entertainers do. Only then can they effectively compete. Only then can they Create Captivating Classes! Christopher Bontjes has more than 40 years of experience in designing shows and entertaining audiences of all ages from the stage. He also has more than 25 years of experience as a classroom teacher. Because his teaching specialty is music, he has had the opportunity to teach students ranging in age from Kindergarten through adult. In Create Captivating Classes: Why NCLB Should Mean No Child Left Bored, Bontjes shares the techniques used by entertainment professionals to keep audiences glued to their seats and begging for more. He then applies each technique to the classroom, showing teachers, step-by-step, how to use each idea in the classroom to keep students riveted to lessons and anxious to learn more. These ideas and techniques are effective with all students. They work regardless of age or socio-economic background. They work not because of who students are, but because of what students are – HUMAN! Every teacher has students they struggle to reach. Create Captivating Classes will add a myriad of new ideas to your educational “bag of tricks.” Order your copy today and learn to Create Captivating Classes!

Download or read book Captivating your Class written by Joanne Philpott and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2009-02-02 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This essential handbook offers practical approaches to teaching in an Advanced Level (A Level) classroom, this includes AS, A2 and all level 3 equivalents as well as the International Baccalaureate and other post-16 qualifications. It is primarily designed to give confidence to teachers to teach in a way that encourages students to enjoy learning in lessons in a purposeful way. It will build on theoretical work, where appropriate, to help reflection and planning by individual teachers for their specific subjects and classes. The references section will guide teachers to further reading for each of the chapters if they wish to explore the theory in greater depth. The key messages of the book are twofold. Firstly, personalised planning of lessons is essential, generic lesson plans will not work at A Level and teachers will need to be aware of the personalities and individual strengths and weaknesses of the students in their class to be able to structure and develop their learning accordingly. Secondly the strategies will be successful when they have been developed in relation to the subject and consolidated to secure subject knowledge and understanding. To this end many suggestions are exemplified through a range of subject examples for both AS and A2. This comprehensive guide is a must for those teaching anyone post-16.

Download or read book The Captain Class written by Sam Walker and published by Random House Trade Paperbacks. This book was released on 2018-05-01 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A bold new theory of leadership drawn from elite captains throughout sports—named one of the best business books of the year by CNBC, The New York Times, Forbes, strategy+business, The Globe and Mail, and Sports Illustrated “The book taught me that there’s no cookie-cutter way to lead. Leading is not just what Hollywood tells you. It’s not the big pregame speech. It’s how you carry yourself every day, how you treat the people around you, who you are as a person.”—Mitchell Trubisky, quarterback, Chicago Bears Now featuring analysis of the five-time Super Bowl champion New England Patriots and their captain, Tom Brady The seventeen most dominant teams in sports history had one thing in common: Each employed the same type of captain—a singular leader with an unconventional set of skills and tendencies. Drawing on original interviews with athletes, general managers, coaches, and team-building experts, Sam Walker identifies the seven core qualities of the Captain Class—from extreme doggedness and emotional control to tactical aggression and the courage to stand apart. Told through riveting accounts of pressure-soaked moments in sports history, The Captain Class will challenge your assumptions of what inspired leadership looks like. Praise for The Captain Class “Wildly entertaining and thought-provoking . . . makes you reexamine long-held beliefs about leadership and the glue that binds winning teams together.”—Theo Epstein, president of baseball operations, Chicago Cubs “If you care about leadership, talent development, or the art of competition, you need to read this immediately.”—Daniel Coyle, author of The Culture Code “The insights in this book are tremendous.”—Bob Myers, general manager, Golden State Warriors “An awesome book . . . I find myself relating a lot to its portrayal of the out-of the-norm leader.”—Carli Lloyd, co-captain, U.S. Soccer Women’s National Team “A great read . . . Sam Walker used data and a systems approach to reach some original and unconventional conclusions about the kinds of leaders that foster enduring success. Most business and leadership books lapse into clichés. This one is fresh.”—Jeff Immelt, chairman and former CEO, General Electric “I can’t tell you how much I loved The Captain Class. It identifies something many people who’ve been around successful teams have felt but were never able to articulate. It has deeply affected my thoughts around how we build our culture.”—Derek Falvey, chief baseball officer, Minnesota Twins

Download or read book Don t Ditch That Tech written by Matt Miller and published by . This book was released on 2019-06-06 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Daunted by differentiation and devices? Ditching tech isn't the answer--understanding how to find the right tool for the right moment is! Don't Ditch That Tech provides practical ideas to help you find the sweet spot where classroom devices meet students' needs. In this teacher-tailored guide, you'll find tips on how to handle cart/lab scenarios, develop attention-grabbing strategies, build metacognitive practices, and more--all with differentiation in mind. Whether you're a tech newbie or the school's device guru, you'll walk away with new understandings and strategies for transforming and diversifying your approach to teaching in a twenty-first-century world. Authors Matt Miller, Nate Ridgway, and Angelia Ridgway, PhD, bring a diverse range of perspectives to this useful guide. From their own classroom experiences they share practical suggestions for working within your classroom walls--and ultimately, transforming your students' lives beyond it. You'll find ideas for how to use tech to . . . Personalize learning and add authenticity Promote metacognition and student agency Increase students' and stakeholders' access to your classroom And more! DON'T Ditch That Tech! Use it to transform your classroom! "This guide is chock full of tools/apps, graphic images, classroom examples, methods, and practical tips for any classroom educator looking to try new things or further strengthen their current differentiation practices. And it's differentiated for teachers too!" --The HyperDoc Girls (Sarah Landis, Kelly Hilton, and Lisa Highfill) "Do yourself a favor and buy this book! You won't be sorry! Warning: Be prepared to see smiling faces on students and engaged classrooms when you do!" --Holly Clark, author, The Google Infused Classroom "Anecdotes, exemplars and examples abound in this easy-to-read how-to for any teacher!" --Jon Corippo, Chief Learning Officer, Cue, Inc.

Download or read book PHOTOGRAPHY MASTER CLASS written by MR. BIG WEALTH and published by MR. BIG WEALTH. This book was released on 2023-10-15 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: media and the ubiquity of smartphones, photography has become more accessible than ever before. However, mastering the art of photography is not just about having the right equipment or technical know-how. It requires an understanding of composition, lighting, storytelling, and a keen eye for detail. Introducing MR. BIG WEALTH, a comprehensive guide to mastering the art of photography. This immersive course is designed to take you on a journey from beginner to expert, teaching you essential camera insights, composition tips, and advanced techniques through visuals, course outlines, and quizzes. Whether you're an aspiring professional photographer or simply want to enhance your skills as a hobbyist, MR. BIG WEALTH provides the tools and knowledge you need to capture breathtaking images. Unleash your creativity, explore new perspectives, and elevate your photography game with MR. BIG WEALTH.

Download or read book Cinematic Photoreal Environments in Unreal Engine 5 written by Giovanni Visai and published by Packt Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2024-05-17 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Go from learning Unreal Engine 5 fundamentals to achieving stunning photorealistic environments and creating cinematic masterpieces Key Features Implement advanced shaders, effects, and post-processing to make your environment look cinematic Explore techniques for achieving realistic graphic complexity with incredible performance Create your own materials and enhance the visuals of your gaming environment Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionAs Unreal Engine 5 continues to conquer all industries thanks to its real-time technology, UE skills are becoming more sought after than ever. This three-part book covers all the processes behind the creation of a stunning environment in UE 5. Starting with the steps for installing the game engine and learning about its potential, you’ll quickly progress toward generating a variety of different upwards scaling outputs, each bigger than the previous one. After completing the first part and getting realistic shots of a single object, you’ll delve into the world of landscapes, procedural material and foliage, the Landmass plugin, and water tools by creating an environment using Megascan assets. At this point, you’ll know everything you need to create a fascinating and realistic environment. The final part of this book will teach you how to craft cinematic shots by working with cinematic tools, post processing, and framing tools, and by rendering a photorealistic shot in the last chapter. By the end of this Unreal Engine book, you'll be able to create outstanding and realistic environments using the powerful tools provided by UE as well as have an understanding of the importance of filming and composition in world building.What you will learn Generate a Master Material to create hundreds of different material instances Explore lighting principles and apply them to UE lighting systems Evaluate the pros and cons of real-time rendering in the world-building process Build massive landscapes with procedural materials, heightmap, landmass, and water Populate an environment with realistic assets using Foliage and Megascan Master the art of crafting stunning shots with Sequencer Enhance visual quality with Post Process Volume and Niagara Produce a photorealistic shot using the Movie Render Queue Who this book is for If you are a creative director, designer, or creator with a passion for technology and CGI, this UE 5 book is for you. Game developers and tech artists will also benefit from this book as it can help them understand an environment artist’s workflow and how to optimize performance.

Download or read book Oswaal ISC Question Bank Class 11 English Paper 2 Chapterwise Topicwise Solved Papers For 2025 Exams written by Oswaal Editorial Board and published by Oswaal Books. This book was released on 2024-03-02 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Description of the Product: • 100% Updated with Latest 2025 Syllabus & Typologies of Questions for 2024 • Crisp Revision with Topic wise Revision Notes & Smart Mind Maps • Extensive Practice with 1000+ Questions & Self Assessment Papers • Concept Clarity with 500+ Concepts & 50+ Concept Videos • 100% Exam Readiness with Answering Tips & Suggestions

Download or read book DSLR Photography Fundamentals Course written by Brian Smith and published by THE PUBLISHER. This book was released on 2024-03-11 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The DSLR Photography Fundamentals Course is a comprehensive guide aimed at beginners to help them understand the basics of DSLR photography and improve their skills. The course covers various topics such as exposure, composition, lens and focal length, camera settings and modes, understanding light, depth of field, capturing motion, post-processing basics, white balance, creative composition techniques, portrait photography, landscape photography, macro photography, travel photography, and night photography. Through detailed explanations, practical examples, and step-by-step instructions, readers will gain a solid foundation in DSLR photography. The course emphasizes the importance of mastering exposure, composition, and understanding different camera settings and modes. It also provides insights into the use of light, depth of field, and capturing motion effectively. Additionally, readers will learn post-processing techniques using Adobe Lightroom and explore various genres such as portrait, landscape, macro, travel, and night photography. Whether readers want to pursue photography as a hobby or develop their skills as a professional, the DSLR Photography Fundamentals Course offers a comprehensive resource to help them enhance their photography abilities and unleash their creative potential.

Download or read book Smartphone Photography Tips Course written by Brian Smith and published by THE PUBLISHER. This book was released on 2024-03-11 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This smartphone photography tips course is designed to help individuals improve their photography skills using only their smartphones. The course covers a wide range of topics, from understanding the capabilities of smartphone cameras to mastering different composition techniques. It explores various photography genres, including portrait, landscape, macro, action, and night photography. The course also delves into editing apps and software, teaching basic and advanced editing techniques. Additionally, it discusses the ethical aspects of mobile photography, such as respecting privacy and understanding copyright laws. Advanced smartphone photography is explored, pushing the limits of smartphone cameras and experimenting with unconventional techniques. By the end of the course, participants will have gained the skills and knowledge needed to capture stunning photos and build a following on social media. The course also offers guidance on how to optimize images for social media and choose the right printing options.

Download or read book SAT Prep Course EBook written by Jeff Kolby and published by Nova Press. This book was released on 2021-01-15 with total page 590 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprehensive, Rigorous Prep for the SAT Every year students pay $1,000 and more to test prep companies to prepare for the new SAT. Now you can get the same preparation in a book. SAT Prep Course provides the equivalent of a 2-month, 50-hour course. The new SAT is challenging but it can be mastered through hard work, analytical thought, and by training yourself to think like an SAT test writer. Many of the exercises in this book are designed to prompt you to think like an SAT test writer. For example, in the math section, you will find Duals. These are pairs of similar SAT problems in which only one property is different. They illustrate the process of creating SAT questions. Features: * Math: Twenty-six chapters provide comprehensive review of SAT math, including the new concepts from Algebra II and Trigonometry. * Reading: Develop the ability to spot places from which questions are likely to be drawn as you read a passage. (pivotal words, counter-premises, etc.) * Writing and Language: Comprehensive analysis of SAT grammar. * Vocabulary: Learn the essential 4000 SAT words and the 400 high-frequency words. * Mentor Exercises: These exercises provide hints, insight, and partial solutions to ease your transition from seeing SAT problems solved to solving them on your own.

Download or read book COMPLETE GUITAR COURSE written by Marcel Souza and published by GAVEA. This book was released on with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imagine a guide that transforms the journey of learning the guitar into an exciting adventure, filled with captivating chords and enchanting solos. This is a book that illuminates the path to mastering one of the most iconic musical instruments, allowing aspiring musicians to unlock their creative potential and immerse themselves in the world of music. Within the pages of this comprehensive guide, the secrets of the guitar are unveiled in an accessible and instructional manner. Every chord, technique, and riff is presented clearly and practically, ensuring that both novice and experienced musicians can perfect their skills and explore new musical horizons. As you progress through this course, you'll learn to play your favorite songs, from timeless classics to the latest musical trends. The guitar becomes an extension of your creative expression, enabling you to tell your own story through music. This book is not just a guitar manual; it's a map for your musical journey, a companion for all music lovers who wish to explore the depths of the guitar. Each page is a note, a beat, a chord that will lead you into a world of musical possibilities. So, dive into this complete guitar course and let yourself be carried away by the music. Discover the power of the guitar to create thrilling melodies and convey emotions through the strings. This is your invitation to a musical journey that can last a lifetime.

Download or read book Drone Photography And Videography Course written by Brian Smith and published by THE PUBLISHER. This book was released on 2024-03-11 with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a captivating journey into the world of drone photography and videography with this comprehensive course. Delve into the history, benefits, and legal considerations of this emerging field, discovering the immense potential drones offer for capturing stunning aerial shots. Explore the different types of drones and camera equipment available, learning how to choose the perfect setup for your photography and videography needs. Master the basics of drone flight, from controls and maneuvers to safety tips and airspace regulations. Unleash your creativity as you delve into the art of capturing breathtaking aerial photos, mastering composition, lighting, and post-processing techniques. Dive into the realm of professional aerial videography, honing your skills in camera movements, storytelling, and editing. Take your drone photography to new heights with advanced techniques such as panorama, HDR, long-exposure, and night photography. Discover the practical applications of aerial mapping, 3D modeling, and surveying in various industries. Explore the commercial and business aspects of drone photography, from starting a business to navigating legal requirements and marketing strategies. Delve into the world of aerial cinematography for films and documentaries, learning how to collaborate with film crews and create captivating shots. Reflect on the ethical considerations of drone photography and videography, such as privacy, environmental impact, and reporting standards. Learn how to properly maintain and care for your drone, maximizing its lifespan. Discover the unique opportunities and challenges of aerial photography and videography in events, wildlife and nature photography, extreme conditions, and future trends. Immerse yourself in the limitless possibilities that drones bring to the world of visual storytelling.

Download or read book Reimagining Innovation in Education and Social Sciences written by Wulan Patria Saroinsong and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-04-13 with total page 447 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Certainly, the pandemic has affected several aspects of life. Several modifications have been made and are now continuing. The number of innovations has expanded substantially, particularly in the fields of education and social sciences. Innovations are produced by educators, scientists, and professionals. These innovations must be distributed to aid the development of society in the sphere of education and beyond. After the eradication of the disease, we shall assist one another in conquering it and then develop and prosper together. This volume contains the works of educators, researchers, practitioners, and academics presenting the most recent research results, issues, and practical difficulties and solutions found in the domains of Education, Cultural Studies, Applied Linguistics, and Community Services. Reimagining is a creative method to approach or address challenges associated with innovation in the fields of education, cultural studies, applied linguistics, community services, or social sciences. Due to the topic areas covered in this proceeding, it is appropriate for instructors, researchers, practitioners, and academics who specialize in the aforementioned subjects. The Open Access version of this book, available at http://www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license. Funded by Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Indonesia.

Download or read book SAT Critical Reading and Writing Prep Course written by Jeff Kolby and published by Nova Press. This book was released on 2021-01-15 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprehensive Prep for SAT Critical Reading and Writing. Every year, students pay $1,000 and more to test prep companies to prepare for the Critical Reading and Writing sections of the SAT. Now you can get the same preparation in a book. Although the SAT Reading and Writing sections are difficult, they are very learnable. SAT Critical Reading and Writing Prep Course presents a thorough analysis of SAT reading and writing and introduces numerous analytic techniques that will help you immensely, not only on the SAT but in college as well. Features: * Reading: Develop the ability to spot places from which questions are likely to be drawn as you read a passage. (pivotal words, counter-premises, etc.) * Writing: Comprehensive analysis of the essay, including writing techniques, punctuation, grammar, rhetoric, and style. * Vocabulary: Learn the essential 4000 SAT words and the 400 high-frequency words. Also, learn how to conjure the meaning of words that you barely recognize. * Performance: If your target is a 700+ score, this is the book!

Download or read book Fighting the White Knight written by Jocelyn Turner and published by Covenant Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2023-01-12 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In her final year of teaching, Jocelyn Turner spent over one-fifth of each week administering mandatory tests and quizzes. She spent the remaining time preparing students to take those specific exams, regardless of the background knowledge and preparedness of individual students. While she was testing, she could not teach. Teachers were expected to present the same Common Core-based, grade-specific material to all their students at the same time-- whether Jake was reading at a first-grade level or Taylor at a ninth-grade level. It was a rare and lucky child who fit the profile of the year's onslaught of tests. Since No Child Left Behind, US schools have been burying students in tests and then drawing often misguided conclusions--when sometimes the only conclusion anyone ought to draw is that student X obviously spent hours staring at a set of questions he or she did not understand and maybe could not even read. We have been told that US education is in crisis. Ms. Turner agrees. In Fighting the White Knight, she argues that government mandates created and are now perpetuating this crisis, depriving children of remedial learning, instruction time, and personal attention. Fighting the White Knight also looks at the $1.6 trillion student debt crisis, a consequence of today's single-minded, college-bound pipeline; vocabulary deficits left to fester due to narrowly targeted curricula; and the sneaky gutting of elective, vocational/technical, and gifted education. Ms. Turner concludes by advocating for changes she believes can rescue American education--guiding children back to the safe, inspirational learning experiences of a more student-focused time.

Download or read book Analysis Applications and Computations written by Uwe Kähler and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-12-01 with total page 696 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume contains the contributions of the participants of the 13th International ISAAC Congress 2021, held in Ghent, Belgium. The papers, written by respected international experts, address recent results in mathematics, with a special focus on analysis. The volume provides to both specialists and non-specialists an excellent source of information on current research in mathematical analysis and its various interdisciplinary applications.

Download or read book Windy City Baby written by Curtain Time Press and published by . This book was released on 2004-09 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: