College Instruction

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER An essential volume for generations of writers young and old. The twenty-fifth anniversary edition of this modern classic will continue to spark creative minds for years to come. Anne Lamott is "a warm, generous, and hilarious guide through the writer’s world and...

Much more than a collection of cool tools and apps, The Distance Learning Playbook for College and University Instruction mobilizes decades of Visible Learning® research to reveal those evidence-based strategies that work best in an online environment. Supplemented by opportunities to self-assess and reflect, the book addresses every dynamic that must be in place for students to learn, even at a distance.

The United States is obsessed with virginity from the media to schools to government agencies. In The Purity Myth Jessica Valenti argues that the country’s intense focus on chastity is damaging to young women. Through in-depth cultural and social analysis, Valenti reveals that powerful messaging on both extremes ranging from abstinence curriculum to Girls Gone Wild infomercials place a young woman’s worth entirely on her sexuality. Morals are therefore linked purely to sexual behavior, rather than values like honesty, kindness, and altruism.

Cybersecurity changes constantly. Teaching it well is even harder. The Complete Cybersecurity Educator is a practical guide for teachers, professors, trainers, curriculum developers, and cybersecurity professionals responsible for preparing the next generation of digital defenders. Covering education from elementary classrooms through graduate programs and professional training, this book brings together the full cybersecurity teaching lifecycle in one comprehensive resource. Rather than focusing only on what to teach, it explains how to design meaningful learning experiences, build ...

MAGIC. POWER. GREED. The ultra-rich control magic-the same way they control everything else-but Stephen Oakwood may just beat them at their own game in this exhilarating contemporary fantasy from the author of the million-copy-selling Alex Verus novels. *buy a copy in hardback to receive a...

Human-Driven Classrooms: A Practical Guide to AI in Education gives educators, administrators, and workforce trainers a clear, practical roadmap for using artificial intelligence without losing the human judgment that makes teaching matter. Written for K–12, higher education, community colleges, and workforce training, this book moves beyond hype and fear to show how AI can support assessment design, student engagement, feedback, differentiated instruction, ethics, policy, and governance. With practical frameworks, classroom-ready prompts, transparency standards, and institutional ...

Unlock the future of education with "Online Tutoring and Teaching," a comprehensive guide to mastering the art of virtual instruction. This indispensable eBook navigates the evolving landscape of online education, equipping you with the skills and strategies needed to thrive in digital classrooms. Start your journey by exploring the dynamics of specialized online tutoring and discover how you can meet the diverse needs of students in a virtual setting. Learn to build meaningful connections through effective communication, with insights into active listening and non-verbal cues that ...

Standardized tests – the bane of our existence, the bouncer outside the college of our dreams. You’ve done everything you can to improve your score, but it won’t budge. Tim Champion can help. An expert tutor with ten years of experience working for major test prep companies, he has taught thousands of students the secrets to succeeding on the ACT. Unlike other test prep books, there are no practice questions within these pages. Instead, this short book is an entertaining read that is designed to help you think like the bastards who produce this test. In this handbook, Tim Champion ...

Confessions of an English Teacher: How High School and Community College English Departments Can Improve Instruction is designed to help English departments improve the instruction they deliver to students. It is a follow-up to the book Confessions of an English Teacher: A Memoir of My Teaching Years. In the memoir book, I discovered several vital things English departments can do to radically alter their approach to teaching English. Teaching English has fallen into patterns that research has indicated need to be revised.

Cybersecurity can’t be taught from theory alone—real threats demand real-world preparation. Description Today’s cybersecurity students must be ready to defend against real attacks, not just pass exams. Cybersecurity in Action delivers a practical, educator-focused blueprint for transforming cybersecurity education through real-world scenarios, mentorship programs, hands-on labs, and industry collaboration. Designed for college instructors, workforce educators, and academic leaders, this book bridges the gap between classroom theory and real cyber defense. You’ll learn how to ...