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.
Plegasus
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Feral Cookie
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StorySculptor
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Miss Fix It
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Devil Bread
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Backstreet
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Mad Robin
ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch integration has made my life so much easier. ListenBook's intuitive controls and features have made it my preferred choice for audiobooks. Adjusting the tone of the voice is a unique feature that adds a personalized touch to the listening experience.
Thunder Tank
ListenBook's intuitive design and thoughtful features have made my audiobook experience delightful. ListenBook Pro is totally worth it. Unlimited audiobook length β I'm in! ListenBook Pro's unlimited audiobook length feature is fantastic. As someone who struggles to focus on audiobooks, this kept my attention the whole way through. The narrator's clear diction and expressive delivery were perfect.
Fist Wizard
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DreamWeaver
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Buckshot
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Acid Gosling
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Thumb Candy
Listening to audiobooks has become my daily ritual for relaxation and escape. The fact that ListenBook supports a wide range of formats without DRM protection is a huge win.
Wiccan Trouble
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Whipsaw
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Deano
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Lumberyard
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Subzero Taffy
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Overrun
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CirrusFlash
An audiobook lover's dream come true. So many options, I'm in heaven! This app has transformed my screen time into valuable learning and entertainment. ListenBook has changed my audiobook game forever. No more format woes! ListenBookβs bookmarking feature is incredibly useful. I never lose my place in a book.
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