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Once again, Ron Nash champions for today's student by making a strong case for educators to move past the status quo of the traditional classroom. This book provides teachers with practical strategies for building a classroom where there is active learning for all students. -- Kathy Mathison, Director of Staff Development 20110512 Nash provides teachers a powerful tool for reflection balanced with practical ideas for meeting students where they are and actively engaging them in learning. The ideas skillfully presented get students out of their seats, onto their feet, and involved in their learning. This is a perfect addition to any modern educator's toolkit. -- Ashley Ellis, Coordinator of Licensed Staff Development 20110727 Every educator encounters an Ed in their career. The insights gained from his experience and growth are beneficial in supporting the development and growth of teachers. The one DOING the work is doing the learning. The teachers have learned plenty; now let the students learn more in the Active Classroom. -- Kimberly M. Cousins, Principal 20110727 Imagine high-performing classrooms filled with active learners eagerly communicating and collaborating along the information highway. From Seatwork to Feetwork delivers a road map to create the 21st century classroom. Filled with powerful and practical strategies, Nash zeros in on the challenges of creating a learning environment that ensures students will arrive at their destination. -- LouAnne Metzger, Principal 20110727 The book shows teachers how to create a student-centered environment that transforms learners from passive attendees into active participants and classroom leaders. It combines the author's classroom experience with the latest brain-based research on movement, memory and learning and is packed with real-world strategies teachers will appreciate. -- James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief The Midwest Book Review, March 2012 20120504

Once again, Ron Nash champions for today's student by making a strong case for educators to move past the status quo of the traditional classroom. This book provides teachers with practical strategies for building a classroom where there is active learning for all students. -- Kathy Mathison, Director of Staff Development 20110512 Nash provides teachers a powerful tool for reflection balanced with practical ideas for meeting students where they are and actively engaging them in learning. The ideas skillfully presented get students out of their seats, onto their feet, and involved in their learning. This is a perfect addition to any modern educator's toolkit. -- Ashley Ellis, Coordinator of Licensed Staff Development 20110727 Every educator encounters an Ed in their career. The insights gained from his experience and growth are beneficial in supporting the development and growth of teachers. The one DOING the work is doing the learning. The teachers have learned plenty; now let the students learn more in the Active Classroom. -- Kimberly M. Cousins, Principal 20110727 Imagine high-performing classrooms filled with active learners eagerly communicating and collaborating along the information highway. From Seatwork to Feetwork delivers a road map to create the 21st century classroom. Filled with powerful and practical strategies, Nash zeros in on the challenges of creating a learning environment that ensures students will arrive at their destination. -- LouAnne Metzger, Principal 20110727

Once again, Ron Nash champions for today's student by making a strong case for educators to move past the status quo of the traditional classroom. This book provides teachers with practical strategies for building a classroom where there is active learning for all students. -- Kathy Mathison, Director of Staff Development Nash provides teachers a powerful tool for reflection balanced with practical ideas for meeting students where they are and actively engaging them in learning. The ideas skillfully presented get students out of their seats, onto their feet, and involved in their learning. This is a perfect addition to any modern educator's toolkit. -- Ashley Ellis, Coordinator of Licensed Staff Development Every educator encounters an Ed in their career. The insights gained from his experience and growth are beneficial in supporting the development and growth of teachers. The one DOING the work is doing the learning. The teachers have learned plenty; now let the students learn more in the Active Classroom. -- Kimberly M. Cousins, Principal Imagine high-performing classrooms filled with active learners eagerly communicating and collaborating along the information highway. From Seatwork to Feetwork delivers a road map to create the 21st century classroom. Filled with powerful and practical strategies, Nash zeros in on the challenges of creating a learning environment that ensures students will arrive at their destination. -- LouAnne Metzger, Principal The book shows teachers how to create a student-centered environment that transforms learners from passive attendees into active participants and classroom leaders. It combines the author's classroom experience with the latest brain-based research on movement, memory and learning and is packed with real-world strategies teachers will appreciate. -- James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief The Midwest Book Review, March 2012

Once again, Ron Nash advocates for today's student by making a strong case for educators to move past the status quo of the traditional classroom. This book provides teachers with practical strategies for building a classroom where there is active learning for all students. -- Kathy Mathison, Director of Staff Development 20110512

The book shows teachers how to create a student-centered environment that transforms learners from passive attendees into active participants and classroom leaders. It combines the author's classroom experience with the latest brain-based research on movement, memory and learning and is packed with real-world strategies teachers will appreciate. -- James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief * The Midwest Book Review, March 2012 * Imagine high-performing classrooms filled with active learners eagerly communicating and collaborating along the information highway. From Seatwork to Feetwork delivers a road map to create the 21st century classroom. Filled with powerful and practical strategies, Nash zeros in on the challenges of creating a learning environment that ensures students will arrive at their destination. -- LouAnne Metzger, Principal Every educator encounters an Ed in their career. The insights gained from his experience and growth are beneficial in supporting the development and growth of teachers. The one DOING the work is doing the learning. The teachers have learned plenty; now let the students learn more in the Active Classroom. -- Kimberly M. Cousins, Principal Nash provides teachers a powerful tool for reflection balanced with practical ideas for meeting students where they are and actively engaging them in learning. The ideas skillfully presented get students out of their seats, onto their feet, and involved in their learning. This is a perfect addition to any modern educator's toolkit. -- Ashley Ellis, Coordinator of Licensed Staff Development Once again, Ron Nash champions for today's student by making a strong case for educators to move past the status quo of the traditional classroom. This book provides teachers with practical strategies for building a classroom where there is active learning for all students. -- Kathy Mathison, Director of Staff Development

Once again, Ron Nash advocates for today's student by making a strong case for educators to move past the status quo of the traditional classroom. This book provides teachers with practical strategies for building a classroom where there is active learning for all students. -- Kathy Mathison, Director of Staff Development 20110512 Nash provides teachers a powerful tool for reflection balanced with practical ideas for meeting students where they are and actively engaging them in learning. The ideas skillfully presented get students out of their seats, onto their feet, and involved in their learning. This is a perfect addition to any modern educator's toolkit. -- Ashley Ellis, Coordinator of Licensed Staff Development 20110727 Every educator encounters an Ed in their career. The insights gained from his experience and growth are beneficial in supporting the development and growth of teachers. The one DOING the work is doing the learning. The teachers have learned plenty; now let the students learn more in the Active Classroom. -- Principal 20110727 Imagine high performing classrooms filled with active learners eagerly communicating and collaborating along the information highway. From Seatwork to Feetwork delivers a roadmap to create the 21st century classroom. Filled with powerful and practical strategies, Nash zeros in on the challenges of creating a learning environment that ensures students arrive at their destination. -- LouAnne Metzger, Principal 20110727

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Consulting Description See Ron's Presenter Profile Here! Ron Nash is the author of the Corwin bestseller The Active Classroom (2008), along with The Active Teacher (2009), and The Active Mentor (2010). Nash's professional career in education has included teaching social studies at the middle and high school levels. He also served as an instructional coordinator and organizational development specialist for the Virginia Beach City Public Schools for 13 years. In that capacity, Nash conducted workshops and seminars for thousands of teachers, administrators, substitute teachers, and teacher assistants. In 2007, he founded Ron Nash and Associates, Inc., a company dedicated to helping teachers shift students from passive observers to active participants. Download Ron Nash's product brochure ""I was blown away at the conference and can't wait for the new school year to start so I can try all of the new ideas I received!"" -Audra Bounds, Teacher Frederick County, VA ""This was the best workshop I have EVER attended!"" -Dawn Carter, Teacher Augusta County, VA ""After teaching for 16 years, I was looking for inspiration and I found it. I'm excited to incorporate the innovative strategies Ron shared with me. The best part is the strategies are completely practical and doable."" -Joanne Jimney, Teacher Chesapeake, VA ""Your three-hour presentation was fabulous! When teachers give a standing ovation, this is the kind of program that will impact their daily teaching repertoire. Yours is an in-service that impacts how teachers engage students."" -Patsy Slaughter, Elementary Principal Virginia Beach ""This day reminded me why I became and love being a teacher."" -Juli Weatherby, Teacher Chesapeake, VA ""Attending Ron Nash's workshop changed my whole style of teaching. The tools I gained have rekindled my love for teaching and my students' love of learning."" -Amber O'Malley, Second-Grade Teacher Austin, TX ""As one of my colleagues stated about your professional development offering to us, ""Now THAT'S what I'm talking about!"" - Linda Emerick, High School English Teacher Wilmington, DE

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