We have created our first Interactive Reading APP!
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HUMPTY DUMPTY INTERACTIVE APP
CLASSIC CHARACTERS, INTERACTIVE ANIMATIONS & GAMES & AN EXCITING ADVENTURE THAT FOCUSES ON MINDFULNESS
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4 March 2015 #FeaturedTeachers hosted by @FluencyMC for WIZIQ
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This free professional development webinar by IB Educator, author, and TEDx organizer, Tosca Killoran is for all teachers who wish to enhance their knowledge and understanding of social media in education. The live webinar is one-hour long and takes place on March 4, 2015 at UTC. Slides and a video recording of this session will be available to all who enroll. With the growing ubiquity of social media there has been no other time in history when so many people have so easily shared so much with so many. This has created a distinct shift in our social landscape as it redefines how educators communicate and choose to connect with others in our field. As this inevitable merger between our physical and digital lives progresses, various challenges become apparent. One of these is the friction between the fear of the hidden dangers of social media and the desire to leverage these tools for our learners. In this session, Tosca looks at the current climate of social media, how it relates to us as educators, how to develop a social media policy/philosophy and the strengths and limitations of such tools as, Twitter, Vine, Line, Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook and more.
Take the course today: http://www.wiziq.com/online-class/2587722-social-media-in-education-philosophy-and-practice |
4 March 2015 Meet Education Project Podcast
In this episode of MEP, @nickdinardo33 chats with Tosca Killoran, a teacher and entrepreneur. She shares what influenced her to be an educator and talks about Ed-ucation Publishing, which she co-founded and where she works to help drive education forward with technology and globalization. Listen to the podcast here!
http://meeteducationproject.com/2015/03/04/tosca-killoran/
http://meeteducationproject.com/2015/03/04/tosca-killoran/
September 2014 GrowthMindset & Social Responsibility eBooks now available for Apple!
Well, for the past few months, many of our #EDchampions have been offering kind words about the launch of our 11 print books, but the one thing that so many of you kept asking us was: “When will your eBooks be available for Apple?”
Well, you asked and we listened, and that time is Now my friend!
If you forgot what our books are about, here’s a quick synopsis:
As great conversation starters about values, character and social responsibility, our books help kids develop mindfulness, a growth mindset, empathy and 21st century skills and attitudes. Created by IB teachers, this is an ideal resource for teachers, librarians, home-schoolers and parents, especially for those teaching the International Baccalaureate (IB) Learner Profile. The series of books also tackles important and extremely relevant issues that many kids often face; these include bullying, improving the environment or choosing healthy food options.
Well, you asked and we listened, and that time is Now my friend!
If you forgot what our books are about, here’s a quick synopsis:
As great conversation starters about values, character and social responsibility, our books help kids develop mindfulness, a growth mindset, empathy and 21st century skills and attitudes. Created by IB teachers, this is an ideal resource for teachers, librarians, home-schoolers and parents, especially for those teaching the International Baccalaureate (IB) Learner Profile. The series of books also tackles important and extremely relevant issues that many kids often face; these include bullying, improving the environment or choosing healthy food options.
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Here are 3 Easy ways to get the books or ebooks today!
1) Simply launch “iBooks” or “iTunes” and search the store for “Tosca Killoran” or “Jeff Hoffart”. 2) Head to our BookStore, which has links to each book (which allows you to access Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Book Depository for print books, or Apple & Amazon for eBooks). 3) Get the entire bundle of print books directly from us. |
ED-ucation Publishing named as Changemaker by Okanagan Changemakers
The Okanagan Changemakers is a non-profit organization focused on making measurable impact by helping to solve social problems through collaboration, mentorship and action. After ED-ucation Publishing claimed first prize in the For-Profit category at their 2013 Pitch Competition, the Okanagan Changemakers featured our story on their site, citing ED-ucation Publishing as a Local Changemaker.
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Excerpt: “Perhaps it’s not surprising that the best part so far, according to Hoffart, has been seeing the impact of the books on readers”
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3 of ED-ucation Publishing's Books Hit #1 on Amazon!
We are extremely grateful to see how excited teachers, librarians, schools and parents are about our recent launch of 11 books and eBooks! It truly shows that their is a shift happening in education, to move beyond learning, to Becoming. Click each of the books to learn more, or check out these and 8 other books in our bundle!
Hit #1 on 2 Amazon lists;
-Philanthropy and Charity -Decision Making & Problem Solving 
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Hit Top 3 on 2 Amazon lists:
-#1 on Peer Pressure -#3 on Bullies 
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Hit #1 on 2 Amazon Lists:
-Decision Making and Problem Solving -School and Education 
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Character Education is the Focus of New Book SeriesED-ucation Publishing, a social enterprise that focuses on key values like innovative learning, problem solving, student empowerment and citizenship, has just announced the release of a 10-book series that focuses on character education. The first eBook, titled “Robbie and the Bully-bot,” will be available for free on Amazon for 72 hours, beginning on April 1. The print books will be available 3 days to a week after each additional eBook is released.
The new book series is an ideal resource for teachers, librarians, home-schoolers and parents, especially for those teaching the International Baccalaureate (IB) Learner Profile. It helps children and youth learn about important character traits like being honest, having integrity, showing respect, being open-minded to new ideas, and being empathetic, compassionate and caring citizens. In addition to focusing on behavior attributes and attitudes, the series of books also tackles important and extremely relevant issues that many kids often face; these include bullying, improving the environment, choosing healthy food options, how to be more successful as a learner, dealing with struggles when learning a new language, or being the new student. Although the books address serious topics and focus on themes like character development, emotional intelligence, social responsibility and a growth mindset, the characters and story lines are so interesting and relatable, kids and adults alike will find reading the stories engaging and enjoyable. Unfortunately, as most parents and teachers know, bullying is a huge concern for kids and youth worldwide. From physical and emotional bullying to cyber bullying that takes place online, adults need to do what they can to make sure kids are safe. In “Robbie and the Bully-bot,” Robbie experiences being bullied—learning strategies along the way to help him deal with the situation. In addition to standing up for himself, Robbie learns the importance of being honest, principled and empathetic. By the end of the story, Robbie understands that the bully often needs help too. ED-ucation Publishing Co-founders and authors, Tosca Killoran and Jeff Hoffart, are experienced IB International teachers, TEDxYouth organizers, social entrepreneurs, and are passionate about driving education forward. “We invite you to join our community and become an ED Champion. As an ED Champion, you will be the first to know about sweet deals we offer; for example, the other nine eBooks through Amazon will be available for 50 percent for the week of their launch,” Jeff Hoffart said. Anyone who would like to learn more about the series of 10 books, including their titles, themes and release dates, is welcome to visit ED-ucation Publishing’s website; there, they can also learn more about the authors as well as read testimonials of the books from educators like Kath Murdoch or organizations like Meatless Mondays. About ED-ucation Publishing: The founders of ED-ucation Publishing believe in driving education forward through innovation and best practice; developing youth changemakers, problem-solvers and social entrepreneurs; increasing the focus on character education; empowering students; and collaborating with like-minded people throughout the globe. |
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March 26, 2014: Kindersley Clarion features Jeff Hoffart
March 20, 2014: ED-ucation Publishing participates in #CharacterDay
Jeff Hoffart of ED-ucation Publishing, speaks one on one with Tiffany Shlain (Director of The Science of Character), Marc Brackett (Director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence), and Annie Fox (Internationally respected parenting expert).
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March 19, 2014: Kelowna Capital News: Strategies for kids and adults to end bullying
ED-ucation Publishing is hosting two free workshops at the Kelowna and Mission branches of the Okanagan Regional Library in April.
Kids Become Superheroes to End Bullying (ages 5 to 18) April 1 - Okanagan Regional Library - Mission Branch, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
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How Adults can be Prepared to Deal with Bullying April 2 - Okanagan Regional Library - Kelownabranch, 6-7 p.m.
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Kids Become Superheroes to End Bullying (ages 5 to 18) April 1 - Okanagan Regional Library - Mission Branch, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
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How Adults can be Prepared to Deal with Bullying April 2 - Okanagan Regional Library - Kelownabranch, 6-7 p.m.
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March 7, 2014: Community Futures recognizes ED-ucation Publishing
Jeff Hoffart of ED-ucation Publishing received recognition for his company from the Okanagan business community. ChangeUP, an initiative of Okanagan Changemakers oversaw awards handed out to the most innovative initiatives for effective, positive change. Twelve finalists pitched their projects to a sold-out audience of voters at the Rotary Centre for the Arts. Jeff was awarded $1,000 for ED-ucation Publishing.
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December 8, 2013: TED Books Exceed 2500 Downloads!
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We are super pumped that we have helped support 2500 TED-curious folk, organizers, and communities learn about TED, TEDx, TED-Ed, and the rest of the great TED offerings!
We also want to thank the great people at Western Academy of Beijing (TEDxYouth@WAB), TEDxKyoto, and TEDxBonn for using our free resources to organize their own TEDx events! Pssst! It's a secret, but we will be releasing TED-ucate Yourself in Chinese soon, as well as re-releases to these great free eBooks with new and exciting updates! |
November 21, 2013: Okanagan Changemaker's award ED-ucation Publishing!
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Okanagan Changemaker's ChangeUP event
We were voted 1st place by 325 audience members that chose their favorite ideas or those they felt would make the most effective change in a positive way. In the NEWS Okanagan Changemakers capture Community Spirit (Urban Matters) Social Enterprises Recognized (Kelowna Daily Courier) Inaugural ChangeUp is all about social change (Global News) ChangeUP Rewards Social Innovators in the Okanagan (KelownaNOW) ChangeUP in the Okanagan (Castanet) Top Okanagan Changemakers honoured (Kelowna Capital) Difference makes vie for cash prizes (Castanet) Twelve finalists compete for $20K in Prizes (Castanet) Change deserves an Award night (Kelowna Daily Courier) Locals Pitch for Prizes & Social Change (KelownaNOW) Photos from the event (Courtesy of Glen Durrell Photography) Learn more about Okanagan Changemakers |
November 18, 2013: Most attended workshop session of Global Education Conference
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We held the most attended session on Day 1 of this worldwide Education Conference! We were EXTREMELY excited to have more than 100 Attendees from all across the globe!
Participant Feedback: "I have learned more in this session than I have in 23 years of college!" -Greg (Hazlet Township Public Schools, NJ) "Students as Creators", focused on providing a plethora of #EdTech tools that foster the development of this movement. We discussed these tools in the context of our classrooms, providing examples of purposeful choice for authentic audiences. Video Blog post (Presentation slides and Resources) |
