I am sure the content is great (based on ditch that textbook). However the Kindle format is screwed up. (At least for me. Android app) double pages, repeated blocks of text. Font and text size changes from page to page. Very hard to read.
Updated 8/9/17
After being censured by the Keeler mafia™, I decided to update my review after receiving the hardcopy (which I was planning to do anyway). And, as expected, its an excellent resource. I like that Matt has brought in elements from "ditch that textbook" to help with the transition away from the homework paradigm. There are links to resources, ideas and how the shift away from homework is relevant to the current educational framework. The ideas presented within fit the spirit of Common Core and NGSS (from my perspective). All in all...great stuff.
After doing my own research and testing with several devices, I think I figured out what was wrong. It had to do with the aspect ratio of my device. I used a device with a 16x10 ratio. problematic. Devices with 16x9 and 3x2 (most android tablets and iPads) seemed to display things correctly.
In any case, I am much happier with my physical copy. Dogeared and highlighted already...
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I am sure the content is great (based on ditch that textbook). However the Kindle format is screwed up. (At least for me. Android app) double pages, repeated blocks of text. Font and text size changes from page to page. Very hard to read. Updated 8/9/17 After being censured by the Keeler mafia™, I decided to update my review after receiving the hardcopy (which I was planning to do anyway). And, as expected, its an excellent resource. I like that Matt has brought in elements from "ditch that textbook" to help with the transition away from the homework paradigm. There are links to resources, ideas and how the shift away from homework is relevant to the current educational framework. The ideas presented within fit the spirit of Common Core and NGSS (from my perspective). All in all...great stuff. After doing my own research and testing with several devices, I think I figured out what was wrong. It had to do with the aspect ratio of my device. I used a device with a 16x10 ratio. problematic. Devices with 16x9 and 3x2 (most android tablets and iPads) seemed to display things correctly. In any case, I am much happier with my physical copy. Dogeared and highlighted already...
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- Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2017
I am sure the content is great (based on ditch that textbook). However the Kindle format is screwed up. (At least for me. Android app) double pages, repeated blocks of text. Font and text size changes from page to page. Very hard to read.
Updated 8/9/17
After being censured by the Keeler mafia™, I decided to update my review after receiving the hardcopy (which I was planning to do anyway). And, as expected, its an excellent resource. I like that Matt has brought in elements from "ditch that textbook" to help with the transition away from the homework paradigm. There are links to resources, ideas and how the shift away from homework is relevant to the current educational framework. The ideas presented within fit the spirit of Common Core and NGSS (from my perspective). All in all...great stuff.
After doing my own research and testing with several devices, I think I figured out what was wrong. It had to do with the aspect ratio of my device. I used a device with a 16x10 ratio. problematic. Devices with 16x9 and 3x2 (most android tablets and iPads) seemed to display things correctly.
In any case, I am much happier with my physical copy. Dogeared and highlighted already...
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If a book could be my spirit animal, this would be it. The book is titled "Ditch That Homework", but it is so much more than that. It's really about a change of mindset about education. The book is written by teachers, for teachers. It not only gives you practical ways to Ditch HW, but it comes with resources galore. Alice and Matt have done a fabulous job. I have held the same beliefs as they do, for a long time, but seeing it written in words confirms that ditching homework, in a purposeful, meaningful way, is what is right for kids and teachers. We are creating leaders and innovators and this book inspires teachers to inspire kids. Thank you for writing this and showing me I am not alone. I highly recommend this book and all books from DBC Publishing.
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