The New Teacher Revolution

Josh Stumpenhorst is a junior high history and English teacher in suburban Chicago, IL where he lives with his wife and two sons. In addition to teaching, he is an athletic director, team leader, computer club advisor, track coach, basketball coach, and serves on numerous curriculum and technology committees at the school and district level. He holds a Master's Degree in curriculum and instruction as well as a National Boards Certification in early adolescence social science.  Beyond traditional professional development, Josh is an active member of the twitter (@stumpteacher) and blogging community as well as a respected presenter. He has presented at technology conferences such as the International Society of Technology Conference, Illinois Computer Educators Conference, Midwest Education Technology Conference and the Illinois Education Technology Conference. Josh has also presented on a variety of education topics at the Illinois Reading Conference, Reform Symposium, a variety of EdCamps as well as numerous other presentations to local and regional school districts and colleges.

It's time to throw out the old rulebook. Today's classroom demands teacher innovation, embracing of new technology, and rejection of outdated practices, especially when someone tells you it's "always been done" a certain way.

AcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorIntroductionChapter 1. Progressive Classroom ManagementChapter 2. Rethinking MotivationChapter 3. The Family DynamicChapter 4. Technology as a Linchpin to ChangeChapter 5. Warning: Distractions AheadChapter 6. Education TraditionsChapter 7. Evolving PracticeConclusionReferencesIndex