Online Learning

Education can be enriching and transformative. It can also be downright excruciating—even demoralizing. When it comes to learning, why are some of us lovers and some of us haters? Welcome to the world of educational psychology, which uses science to explore what causes people to engage and learn, and what we can do to make learning opportunities more enjoyable and impactful. Spoiler alert: Teachers can only do so much. Students, too, must take control of their learning. Unfortunately, many of us never, ahem, learned the skills to do just that.

Drawing from their work with over 100,000 students, education pioneers Matt Bowman and Isaac Morehouse show how to navigate this new world of possibilities. They reveal practical ways to craft an education that works with your child's natural curiosity and talents rather than against them. This is your roadmap for turning the overwhelming array of options into a personalized learning journey that actually works.

The concept of small teaching is simple: Small and strategic changes have enormous power to improve student learning. Instructors face unique and specific challenges when teaching an online course. This book offers small teaching strategies that will positively impact the online classroom. 

The education sector is in the midst of an edtech revolution, and Learning Designers are leading the charge. Online Learning: So, You Want to Be a Learning Designer? is a must-listen for any educator keen to adapt current skills and remain relevant in these rapidly changing times. As we adapt to a world where remote learning and working online have become the norm, are we prepared to design and deliver dynamic courses that meet learners’ needs? With better learning design, yes.

Drs. Barbara Oakley and Terrence Sejnowski's popular Online course Learning How to Learn, has enrolled more than 1.8 million students. In this much needed follow-up to A Mind for Numbers, the authors teach kids and teens how to learn effectively at a time when they most need these skills. Learning How to Learn teaches them about the importance of both focused concentration and letting their minds wander, how the brain makes connections between different pieces of information, why procrastination is the enemy of problem solving, and much more.

Miryam’s body doesn’t fight off germs like it should. While doctors figure out how to make her better, Miryam needs to stay home for online classes. The trouble is: Miryam struggles to focus on her teacher and schoolwork when learning online. She likes in-person learning at school much better! Plus, she misses her friends! When Miryam’s dad hears about the Helper Hounds, everything changes. Brisket the Helper Hound knows all about learning to focus and about staying in touch with friends, even from a distance.

The classic guide to teaching children at home for a new generation of homeschooling parents In 2019, there were more than two million children being homeschooled. That number doubled during the pandemic and is now likely to continue increasing as more parents worry that school might not be the...

Whether you're a college student, adult learner, or professional in continuing education, some - and sometimes all - of your learning will happen in a virtual classroom. This book is your friendly guide to the fast-growing possibilities of this world, from choosing the right course and mastering the software to polishing up your online communication and study skills. Whatever you want from your study experience - school success, professional development, or just pursuing your passion - this is your road map to online educational success.

Don't buy a book. Buy a system backed by brain science. Most IBCLC prep hands you a content outline and wishes you luck. This one gives you a complete, neuroscience-backed 3-part learning system that tells you exactly what to study, how to study it, and how to prove you're ready. Step 1: Read It. Every Part opens with a comprehensive Study Guide covering high-yield objectives, key terms, concept overviews, stepwise pathways, side-by-side breakdowns, mnemonics, must-know facts, application scenarios, common mistakes, rapid reviews, and self-assessment checklists.

In this action-oriented audiobook, Sky Matsuhashi presents an easy-to-follow road map that will help you build necessary preflop skills, making online poker easier and more profitable.

CompTIA Network+ Audiobook: Pass the Exam with Confidence. Turn your downtime into study time. This audiobook is built for busy learners who want to master networking concepts and pass the CompTIA Network+ exam without being tied to a screen.

Find out how people speak English in real life. That’s where The Big Book of American Idioms comes in. You’ll see what the idiom means and the history behind it. Then, you'll see how it’s used in some example sentences. It’s everything you need to "bone up" on your English vocabulary! Get The Big Book of American Idioms to improve your English quickly and easily.

Do you want too have better ESL/EFL classes with kids? It's time to find some fresh, new ideas for English lessons for children! Whether you're a first-time ESL/EFL/TEFL teacher, an experienced but overwhelmed instructor, or an instructor without a textbook, you need more activities for your English classes. If you're tired of wasting your precious time wading through the junk on the Internet, then Jackie and Jennifer are here to help.

Are you ready to pass the CompTIA Network+ exam and take your IT career to the next level? Whether you're an aspiring network technician, IT support specialist, or cybersecurity professional, mastering networking fundamentals is essential-and this comprehensive crash course gives you everything you need to succeed.

Learn thousands of English vocabulary words to help you get a band 7/8 on the IELTS speaking exam. Sound like a native speaker with these common expressions, phrases, idioms, collocations, and slang that are used in the USA and around the world. Most importantly, improve your IELTS score by mastering new vocabulary words. That’s where the IELTS Speaking Vocabulary Builder comes in. You’ll see the words and expressions used in a dialogue, find out what it means, and then get an opportunity to practice what you’ve learned in the 40 lessons.

Ace the NCLEX-RN by mastering pathophysiology faster, smarter, and with greater confidence than ever before. Pathophysiology Crash Course is your go-to resource for breaking down complex disease processes into clear, manageable concepts-without the fluff. Designed for nursing students, by nurses, this concise yet comprehensive guide gives you exactly what you need to know to pass the NCLEX-RN with flying colors.

Find out how to make small talk like a pro, deal with emergencies confidently, travel situations, and a whole lot more. You’ll find more than 1000 valuable English expressions and phrases that are used in everyday life situations by Native English speakers. Get your copy of 1001 English Expressions and Phrases to improve your English quickly and easily.

Prominent psychologist Angela Duckworth’s successive scientific studies show that perseverance in the face of challenges is a greater predictor of success than genetics.

Condensed from more than three million words, these conversations involve housewives and cabinet ministers, professors and assembly-line workers, on the subject of how traditional psychology can illuminate current human, social, and spiritual problems. More than 100 tales and extracts from Sufi lore, ranging from the eighth century (Hasan of Basra) to the modern Afghan poet Khalilullah Khalili, are woven into Shah’s narratives of how and why the Sufis learn what they learn and how spiritual understanding develops and deteriorates in all societies.

Creating unique pieces of art comes easy to some people. Knowing the ins and outs of actually selling arts and crafts can sometimes be a little tricky. This book is designed to help those of you who want to sell your creations online or offline. It may be much more fun to create things than it is to do all of the research required to get you on the way to actually selling your arts and crafts.