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Beyond Worksheets: The Interactive Companion

A book study, a teaching toolkit, and an implementation guide—all in one!
  Great for All General Educators

Take your learning beyond the pages of Beyond Worksheets: Creative Ways to Teach & Engage Students with this interactive book study and companion course. Whether you're reading the book independently, as part of a professional learning community, or using it alongside face-to-face training, this course is designed to help you reflect, discuss, and apply its strategies in real-world teaching.

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Total Time: 6 hours

Each component aligns with a chapter in Beyond Worksheets. Learners use Note Catchers to gather ideas, and each component includes a real-world application activity.

  • Giving Up the Good Old Days
  • What Is a Worksheet?
  • New World, New Rules
  • Systems, Teachers, Expectations, and the Worksheet
  • Student-Centered or Teacher-Focused
  • I’m Scared They Don’t Care
  • Behavior, Motivation, and the Worksheet
  • Student Choice Continuum and Why Choice Matters
  • Stop Stealing the Learning
  • Fair Team Grading Strategies that Work for Humans
  • Is Artificial Intelligence a Worksheet Killer?
  • Becoming a Worksheet Killer

Amy Mayer

Amy Mayer, a nationally renowned speaker and professional development guru, began her educational journey as an English and Foreign Language teacher. As the CEO of friEdTech, a leading education technology professional development company collaborating with giants like Google and Adobe, Amy has elevated the organization to operate in 40 states and numerous countries.

Passionate about fostering student and teacher engagement and promoting equity in education, Amy identifies and nurtures educators into proficient leaders, making friEdTech a favorite among educators. As a former teacher, her debut book, “Beyond Worksheets,” empowers K-12 educators with time-saving strategies, including Generative AI, for engaging and relevant learning. Beyond education, Amy enjoys designing, sewing, antique shopping, and is an audiobook addict.
The “Beyond Worksheets” method engages students while inspiring teachers to use their time and resources to lead students in gaining knowledge because they want to find out rather than because they need to fill in the blanks with a “right” answer. The author took a risk and invested in the students rather than following what she calls the “TTWWADI” (that’s the way we’ve always done it) method. The success is evident. Students have amazed teachers by showing enthusiasm that is impossible to gain from doing worksheets and memorizing facts. Instead of relying on traditional methods that prioritize rote memorization and regurgitation of information, teachers can empower students to think critically and problem solve on their own. Students today need to be able to think independently, adapt to new situations, and work effectively in teams. By embracing these innovative teaching methods, teachers can better prepare their students for success in the ever-changing world.
Josie
Our system is broken, burnt out teachers are asked to provide a constant supply of data points, which then makes them feel backed into the “worksheet corner.” Amy Mayer does a fantastic job of showing how teachers can work within the current system to make work more manageable for them and more enjoyable (as well as more effective) for their students. Her passion for students and the teachers who guide them, along with her expertise in classroom management, shine in this book. I would recommend anyone who is currently a teacher, or who is pursing a career in teaching, to pick this up! It will challenge your expectations, push your to think outside current classroom norms, and overall help you grow as an educator. Thank you Amy for your thoughtful work!!
Allin
I pre-ordered Beyond Worksheets with great anticipation of Amy Mayer’s first book. It did not disappoint. Amy’s wisdom of creative ways to engage students comes across clearly. Methods and down to earth applications are illustrated with examples and antidotes of her experiences as a master teacher and instructional leader. The entire focus is on student learning rather than teacher focused schooling. Be a worksheet killer!
Jill

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