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2027 Creating an Actively Engaged Classroom February Book Club

Join us for February’s 2027 MSTA "Beyond the Book" Club, featuring Creating an Actively Engaged Classroom: 14 Strategies for Student Success by Tod Whitney, Justin Cooper, & Terrance Scott.


Student engagement doesn't happen by chance. It happens by design. In this book club, you'll learn 14 practical, research-based strategies that increase participation, boost attention, and give every student more opportunities to think, respond, and succeed. Walk away with a toolbox of easy-to-implement techniques that make every lesson more interactive, inclusive, and effective regardless of the grade level or subject you teach.


Find out more and purchase the book here


Meet the Facilitator: Michelle Davis is a K-12 Library Media Specialist at the Otterville R-6 School District, who in her spare time loves to read crime novels, vacationing to new places and spending time with her family. 


Participants are responsible for obtaining their own copy of this month's text prior to the beginning of the book club.  


​​​MSTA's Online Learning Platform

MSTA uses Teachable to host its online professional learning activities, including discussions, group work, and course materials.

What You’ll Find in the Course:

  • Discussion Boards: Share insights and reflect with peers.
  • Guiding Questions & Tasks: Apply key ideas from readings.
  • Asynchronous Format: Participate anytime, anywhere.

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Getting Started with Teachable

First-Time Participant?

Check your email for a message from Teachable (sent to the address you used when registering). Follow the link to confirm your email and set your password. Your course will appear under "My Products."

Returning Participant?

Log in using your email and password from a previous course to access your dashboard.

 

​Course Expectations

  • Attend Zoom networking sessions to connect and collaborate.
  • Complete assignments that link course concepts to your classroom practice.
  • Access to course resources continues after the course ends.

 

PD Certification

  • At the end of the month, PD certificates will be emailed to those who complete all course requirements. Monthly book clubs will earn 6 PD hours and quarterly book clubs will earn 8 PD hours.

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