Learn with Matt Miller!
Tech Like A PIRATE helps provide the tools, ideas, and inspiration for educators to use technology as a treasure map to amazing learning. Matt Miller will guide teachers from the tech-savvy to the tech-terrified on how to create impactful, transformative learning using low or no-cost equipment. This series consists of 4 live online sessions with Matt:
August 2nd, 9:00-10:00am
Session 1: The importance of engagement, some of the research behind it, etc. Then, touch on the two ways to Tech Like a Pirate. Emphasis on apps and collaboration.
August 4th, 8:00-9:00am
Session 2: What I mean in the book about being a "Maverick Teacher" and the importance of taking risks. Emphasis on video/audio and games
August 9th, 9:00-10:00am
Session 3: Some of the doubts and roadblocks that prevent us from creating engaging classes -- and how to overcome them. Emphasis on images and exploration.
August 10th, 9:00-10:00am
Session 4: Where to find ideas going forward so they'll be able to create their own engaging lessons beyond this book. Emphasis on global connections and storytelling
Join the Book Study!
Join this work at your own pace books study of Tech Like A Pirate by Matt Miller. Tech Like A Pirate “encourages teachers to provide those experiences by tapping into technology that grabs students’ attention immediately and redefines learning.” We will dive into creating and engaging technology tools and resources you can use tomorrow.
Reshaping The Information Economy
Chapter 1: Tech LIke a Pirate, Tech Like A Maverick
Chapter 2: Experiences, No Apps
Chapter 3: Video and Audio Killed the Chalkboard Star
Chapter 4: All the World’s An Game, And We Are All Players
Chapter 5: From Four Thousand Miles To Four Inches
Chapter 6: Brain-Friendly, Instagram-Worthy Learning
Chapter 7: Charting The Courseto A Learning Expedition
Chapter 8: Learning with New Friends Around The World
Chapter 9: Slaying Doubt ad Roadblocks
Take The Maveric Teacher Creed
