ABOUT THIS COURSE
Beyond Worksheets: The Interactive Companion
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.
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.