Pathways to Well-Being: Helping Educators (and Others) Find Balance in a Connected World - Softcover

Susan Brooks-Young (author) & Sara Armstrong (author)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1564847691 ISBN 13: 9781564847690

Publisher: International Society for Technology in Education, 2019

Synopsis

We all want lives filled with balance, ease, and contentment--but how do we get there? In Pathways to Well-Being, authors Susan Brooks-Young and Sara Armstrong share steps to increasing well-being and discuss how six elements―gratitude, positivity, focus, empathy, kindness, and movement―impact daily life. All of us, especially educators, influence those around us―in our schools, in our communities, and ultimately throughout the world. When we work toward supporting well-being for ourselves and others, our lives are enriched immensely. Technology has made so many advances in recent years that it’s hard to keep up. Devices can record our heartbeats, steps, and calories; alert us when someone is on our front porch; and much more. However, unintended consequences of being so connected can affect our well-being. By becoming more conscious of the influence technology tools have in our lives, we can change our practices and move toward a more balanced, healthy existence. In this book, the authors provide suggestions for how to address the unexpected consequences of technology use and increase positive connections, which ultimately lead to enhanced well-being.

About this title

About the Authors

Susan Brooks-Young has 38 years of experience in PK-12 education as a teacher, school administrator and professional development provider. She has written many books, including Creating Content With Your Tablet; Making Technology Standards Work for You: A Guide for School Administrators, Third Edition; and A Better Approach to Mobile Devices: How Do We Maximize Resources, Promote Equity, and Support Instructional Goals?

Sara Armstrong, Ph.D., has 43 years of experience in PK-12 education as a teacher, principal, curriculum developer and professional development provider. She has written a number of articles and several books on education topics, including Information Literacy: Separating Fact from Fiction and The Invent to Learn Guide to 3D Printing in the Classroom.

Edition details

• Publisher: International Society for Technology in Education
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1564847691
• ISBN 13: 9781564847690
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 150