Don't Ditch That Tech

<p><strong>Daunted by differentiation and devices? </strong></p><p><strong>Ditching tech isn’t the answer—understanding how to find the right tool for the right moment is! </strong></p><p><strong>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. </strong></p><p><strong>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.</strong></p><p><strong>You’ll find ideas for how to use tech to . . .</strong></p><ul> <li><p><strong>Personalize learning and add authenticity</strong></p></li> <li><p><strong>Promote metacognition and student agency</strong></p></li> <li><p><strong>Increase students’ and stakeholders’ access to your classroom</strong></p></li> <li><p><strong>And more!</strong></p></li></ul><p><strong>DON’T Ditch That Tech!<br />Use it to transform your classroom! </strong></p><p><strong>“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!”</strong></p><p><strong>—The HyperDoc Girls (Sarah Landis Kelly Hilton and Lisa Highfill)</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>“Do yourself a favor and buy this book! You won’t be sorry! Warning: Be</strong></p><p><strong>prepared to see smiling faces on students and engaged classrooms when you do!”</strong></p><p><strong>—Holly Clark author The Google Infused Classroom</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>“Anecdotes exemplars and examples abound in this easy-to-read how-to for any teacher!”</strong></p><p><strong>—Jon Corippo Chief Learning Officer Cue Inc.</strong></p>