Book description
Develop transformational professional development programs that build and sustain your school community In The PD Book, bestselling author Elena Aguilar and co-author Lori Cohen offer seven habits--and a wealth of practical tools--that help you transform professional development. In this book, you'll learn how to inspire adult learners, the importance of having clear purpose, and how to navigate power dynamics in a group. You'll also learn a new way to plan PD that allows you to attend to details and be a responsive facilitator. The dozens of tips and tricks, anecdotes and research, and tools and resources will enable you to create the optimal conditions for learning. You'll also: Craft effective outcomes for your adult students and design an agenda that aligns with adult learning principles Use storytelling as a tool for effective workshops and trainings Plan backwards from evaluations and outcomes to create powerful and lasting educational experiences Ideal for educational leaders and administrators, professional development facilitators, coaches, and positional leaders in both K-12 and higher education, The PD Book is an incisive resource offering concrete strategies for educators at all levels.
Insane SweepKick
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Apex
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Brick Mooch
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Gr8 Flick
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Judge
I love how this app makes even the most mundane tasks exciting with audio stories. This app's convenience has turned me into an avid audiobook listener. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is impressive. It's like getting a clear, immersive listening experience. Perfect for studying with its playback controls and audio filters. Excellent app!
Maple Destroyer
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Night Train
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Amphibi-Dangerous
I can't thank the developers enough for constantly updating and improving the app. I'm hooked on this app's ability to turn even the most mundane tasks into exciting opportunities for learning. The app's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch enhances my listening experience on the go. This audiobook was an absolute pleasure to listen to! The narrator's voice was rich and expressive, perfectly capturing the tone of the material. I found myself completely immersed in the story, often sitting in my car longer than necessary just to hear what happened next. The production quality was excellent with clear audio throughout.
Slinger
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Tin Mutt
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Osprey
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Fast FLAK
Bookmarks are a lifesaver for audiobook lovers. They help me keep track of important moments. Adjusting the tone of the voice is a creative feature. It allows for a unique and personalized experience. Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice is a unique feature that adds a personal touch.
Lady Petal
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Intimidating Presence
This app has reignited my passion for literature β I'm devouring books like never before. Finally, an app that lets me enjoy my personal audiobooks, lectures, and speeches effortlessly. I've never experienced such a smooth audiobook player. The playback is seamless. I love how I can adjust the skip intervals. Itβs perfect for my listening style.
Ella of Light
Kudos to ListenBook for the intuitive design and easy-to-use controls. It's evident that they've put a lot of thought into user experience. CUE playlist support is a brilliant feature that allows me to create customized listening experiences for different moods, activities, and moments of the day. This is exactly what I look for in an audiobook! The narrator's pleasant voice and excellent diction made even complex passages easy to follow. I appreciated the subtle but effective use of pauses and emphasis that added depth to the listening experience. Finished it in record time because I couldn't stop listening.
Demo Tequila
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Springheel Jack
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Romance Princess
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Cream
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Elektrik
Looping playback is a game-changer for my study sessions. It helps me absorb information more effectively. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books at night.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience