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Tech Like a PIRATE: Using Classroom Technology to Create an Experience and Make Learning Memorable Paperback – May 2, 2020
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Tech Like a PIRATEhelps provide the tools, ideas, and inspiration for educators to use technology as a treasure map to amazing learning. With a customizable set of principles for ensuring that technology is an asset, and not a barrier, Matt Miller’s guidance will help all teachers - from the tech-savvy to the tech-terrified--create impactful, transformative learning using low- or no-cost equipment.
The rise of digital culture has left some teachers and their students distracted, divided, and overwhelmed. But Tech Like a PIRATE brings educators flexible strategies for creating classroom tech experiences that will electrify student engagement. You don’t have to be a tech genius--just willing to try!
Tech Like a PIRATE offers an accessible, engaging, and empowering toolkit for educators looking to innovate and engage their classes through technology. It’s full of practical examples that are rooted in research, best practices, and solid pedagogy, and it’s accompanied by a treasure trove of additional resources at DitchThatTextbook.com/TechLAP.
- Print length160 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateMay 2, 2020
- Dimensions6 x 0.37 x 9 inches
- ISBN-101951600207
- ISBN-13978-1951600204
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Tech Like a PIRATE is a must-have for any educator who wants to demand better engagement and learning from technology use. -- Alice Keeler, author, speaker, and math educator
Matt's call to embrace the "adventure awaiting us on the high seas" is an invitation to us all to make learning fun again. And, like any captain worth his salt, Matt provides his crew with practical, innovative, and just plain fun instructional strategies. His creative energy never ceases to both amaze and deliver. -- Stephanie DeMichele, digital learning designer and coach
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- Publisher : Dave Burgess Consulting, Incorporated
- Publication date : May 2, 2020
- Language : English
- Print length : 160 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1951600207
- ISBN-13 : 978-1951600204
- Item Weight : 7.8 ounces
- Dimensions : 6 x 0.37 x 9 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #91,011 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #9 in Experimental Education Methods (Books)
- #11 in Computers & Technology Education
- #860 in Instruction Methods
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Matt Miller is the author of four books. He has spent more than a decade teaching technology-infused lessons in public schools. As an author, blogger and education speaker, he encourages teachers to free their teaching and revolutionize their classrooms with mindset, techniques and curriculum to serve today's learners. With thousands of subscribers and visitors from more than 100 countries, Matt's blog, DitchThatTextbook.com, is a well-respected source of ideas and insights about educational technology and creative teaching.
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Tech Like A Pirate - We are all mavericks in the making!
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- 5 out of 5 stars
Recommended for ALL teachers to help students grow!
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2020This is my #1 book to recommend to teachers for how to not just use technology in the classroom, but to integrate technology! Matt Miller has always done a phenomenal job of helping educators find ways to make the classroom experience memorable for students. In this book, he shows teachers how to do this with technology.
Educators must realize that our students desire for us to be risk takers. Yes, it’s going to be messy. Yes, it’s going to be hard. However, in the end it will benefit your students beyond ways you can imagine. This is what Matt helps teachers realize in this book. He helps you find ways to be risk takers, and gives you instructions on how to accomplish those memorable lessons.
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Inspiring
Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2020I teach 8th grade Biology and Chemistry. I did not choose this book. I joined a book study that my amazingly enthusiastic principal offered. I am tech savvy so I figured this would be an easy way to earn "extra credit" but was bot expecting to get SO much from this little book.
I was very wrong. This book has been such a great catalyst to push me to be more daring in my use of tech. I love the ideas within and continue to be inspired to come up with and seek even more ideas to try.
I greatly recommend that you give a little time to this book.
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Great book for my college tech class
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2024This was the exact book I needed for my college class for MACC. Great resource for early childhood education.
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Interesting read
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2023It is a good book. I had it for my technology in the classroom class.
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Tech Like A Pirate - We are all mavericks in the making!
Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2020I am a tech-savvy teacher, but I could not wait to read Tech Like A Pirate. In this informative, positive, and innovative book, Matt gives you all of the resources that you will need to push yourself into teaching and tech-ing like a pirate and a maverick. Not only will you have the tools you need after you read this book, but you will have the confidence to take risks and break tradition with technology. Matt even covers his readers with letters of encouragement - for whenever you need them. I recommend all of Matt’s books, but if you are ready to spread your technology wings, this is the book you need to have. And during this global pandemic and remote learning situation we are all in, this book couldn’t be more timely.
5 out of 5 starsTech Like A Pirate - We are all mavericks in the making!
Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2020I am a tech-savvy teacher, but I could not wait to read Tech Like A Pirate. In this informative, positive, and innovative book, Matt gives you all of the resources that you will need to push yourself into teaching and tech-ing like a pirate and a maverick. Not only will you have the tools you need after you read this book, but you will have the confidence to take risks and break tradition with technology. Matt even covers his readers with letters of encouragement - for whenever you need them. I recommend all of Matt’s books, but if you are ready to spread your technology wings, this is the book you need to have. And during this global pandemic and remote learning situation we are all in, this book couldn’t be more timely.
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Great for leaders and teachers alike!
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2020This was the perfect book to read as I work to learn and experiment with technology to push my school's educators to join in the experimentation for the betterment of their of students. As a principal it's the perfect companion for remote and in person teaching. Engage and create personalized learning experiences for students. Tech Like a Pirate is easy to follow and full of concrete recommendations to bring tech into your classroom.
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Fantastic treasure trove of ideas for teachers!
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2020I finished this book in two days! I love that it is practical and includes ideas and strategies you can implement right away. I made notes in the margins, highlighted, and already have a list of units I plan to Tech Like a Pirate this next school year! We can complain about COVID and what the politicians have done in response OR we can do what teachers do and make it happen! From ideas to resources to book recommendations, Matt Miller has done a fabulous job supporting the education community with this book.
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Just ok
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2020I was disappointed by this book. I thought it would be my summer inspiration after a terrible Spring. Nothing really Earth shattering in this book. Make your class and experience. Ok, that's a good thought. But that wasn't even the author's original thought. I think that book is a waste of money. Sorry. Don't mean to be mean.
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Nikki Beaton5 out of 5 starsA must for all educators during this shift in how we teach
Reviewed in Australia on May 15, 2020This book was fantastic - so many takeaways and templates you can use with your students straight away. Great ideas to help you connect with your students and make the learning fun and engaging. Can't wait to use what I have learnt with my special needs students. I love that he also explains that it won't always work - but thats ok - we just use this as data to influence what to do or not to do next time.
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Kleinhirn20005 out of 5 starsGutes Teil
Reviewed in Germany on February 26, 2025Da beißt die Maus keinen Faden ab KI wird ihn nicht allzu langer Zukunft und das deutsche und internationale Schulsystem revolutionieren. Was jahrzehntelang verschlafen wurde passiert jetzt innerhalb weniger Jahre. Für manch einen möglicherweise zu schnell. Dafür liefert matt Miller hier einen guten Einstieg und viele umsetzbare Ideen um sich mit KI im klassenraum vertraut zu machen ohne dass man komplett von jetzt auf nachher sein gesamtes Repertoire umstellen muss.
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