Oct. 25, 2015

Ditch That Textbook with Matt Miller - HoET047

Ditch That Textbook with Matt Miller - HoET047

Matt Miller is a high school Spanish teacher and the author of the highly acclaimed book Ditch That Textbook.

Matt Miller is a high school Spanish teacher and the author of the highly acclaimed book Ditch That Textbook and founder of the website DitchThatTextbook.com.

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Matt Miller graduated from Indiana State University and has taught English and Spanish and served as the yearbook adviser.

DitchThatTextbook.com is Miller’s online home where he blogs about teaching with less reliance on the textbook with an emphasis on using technology and creative teaching ideas.

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Glenn Robbins – FORMER Lead Learner at the Northfield Community Middle School near Atlantic City, NJ.

Glenn is a husband & father along with being a doctoral student.

Glenn has been involved with organizing Edcamps and NJ/PA ECET2.

Robbins was also the recipient of a 2015 Bammy Educators’ Voice Award in the Middle School Principal of the Year category.

More recently he has been in the news and recognized as the creator of the EdCamp period at his middle school.

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Matt Miller

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Meet Matt Miller, an experienced educator, author, and thought leader in educational technology. With a deep understanding of the challenges that teachers face in today's ever-changing landscape of education, Matt is passionate about equipping them with the necessary tools and mindset to succeed.

During his more than 10 years in the classroom, Matt created innovative learning experiences for his students by leveraging technology and creative teaching methods. His expertise in this field has earned him recognition as a Google-Certified Innovator, a prestigious accolade that recognizes exceptional use of G Suite tools in the classroom.

Matt's insights and ideas on rethinking education are captured in his book, Ditch That Textbook, which has become a go-to resource for educators looking for innovative teaching ideas. He has also been named one of the top 10 influencers in educational technology and elearning globally.

As an advocate for practical solutions that can be implemented immediately in the classroom, Matt helps teachers focus on what's most important to keep education relevant. Whether it's through his writing, speaking engagements, or online courses, Matt is dedicated to helping educators thrive in this new era of education.