The interactive class
Are you looking for ways to make teaching and learning more interactive in your classroom? Do you ever feel overwhelmed when it comes to integrating technology and content standards? Are you searching for lessons that you can immediately implement in your learning environment? Then you are ready to dive into The InterACTIVE Class!
In this practical and idea-packed book, coauthors, classroom teachers, and edtech experts Joe and Kristin Merrill share their personal framework for teaching.
Transform Your Teaching - Define interactive learning and how to use it to instantly transform your learning space.
Empower Your Students - Create long-lasting bonds with students and parents that will empower your learners and lead to success both in and out of the classroom.
Elevate Your Lessons - Learn to PIVOT! You'll design interactive lessons that foster grit and challenge students to grow.
what the authors are saying…
“Putting students first is at the center of everything I do and I love how this book shows that even young students can collaborate and creatively show their thinking when given an #interACTIVE space.
Part 2 is my favorite part of the book because we share so many tested and approved lessons for teachers to take and use immediately within their own learning environment.”
— JOE MERRILL - Author, FL, USA
“I am exited and honored to share my passion for learning with other educators. The idea of #interACTIVE teaching and learning is going to empower and encourage so many teachers around the world and give them easy and applicable ways to change up how students learn.
My favorite chapter in the book would have to be Chapter 5 where we share how to develop truly meaningful student relationships.”
— KRISTIN MERRILL - Author, FL, USA
the reviews are in…
“Looking to transform your classroom? The interACTIVE Classroom provides a blueprint that's based on psychology, technology, and actual classroom practice. The Merrills' Interactive Method -- Prepare, Innovate, Visualize, Observe, Troubleshoot -- will empower you with the framework you need. Your students are going to love the ideas you gather from this book!”
- MATT MILLER - Author of Ditch That Textbook
“This book is a friendly invitation for teachers to try new things to reach today’s kids. The Merrills expertly marry together teaching goals with avenues for accomplishing those goals. They articulate reasons and context for using today’s popular digital tools. Their clever lessons are full of ways to combine standards with modern teaching practices—lessons you can use tomorrow!”
- TONY VINCENT - Educator, Learning At Hand
Five Stars……”Within the pages of this book, Joe and Kristin Merrill share ideas, insights, and lesson examples that will transform your classroom to make learning come alive! The InterACTIVE Classroom offers creative ways to shift instruction, empower learners with engaging strategies, and help educators see new possibilities for amplifying student voice. This book is a must-read and will inspire you with practical advice to level up the fun for both teaching and learning.”
- ANN KOZMA - Educator Innovation Lead, Flipgrid
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