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"Based on the popular book Pathways to Well-Being, this guide offers practical ideas to help educators reduce stress and enhance their well-being.  All of us, especially educators, influence those around us — in our schools, our communities and, ultimately, throughout the world. When we work toward supporting well-being for ourselves and others, our lives are enriched immensely. With this mindset as a jumping-off point, this guide discusses how applying six key elements — gratitude, positivity, focus, empathy, kindness and movement — can help you find the balance you need in your life and work.  The guide includes: Suggested positive practices and habits to incorporate into your daily life. Ideas for how to share what you learn to improve the lives of those around you. Tips and insights on how to use technology in positive, healthy ways to enhance, rather than hinder, your daily life. “Questions for Reflection” that challenge you to take what you’ve read and make it your own. QR codes linking to additional resources, including articles, books and websites. Connections to the Educators and Education Leaders sections of the ISTE Standards. Through the resources and activities in this guide, you’ll discover practical steps to enrich your life, while supporting the well-being of others.  (ISTE Jump Start Guide, 8.5"" x 11"", 3 laminated panels, 6 pages)  Audience: Elementary and secondary educators; education leaders"

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Susan Brooks-Young has worked in PK-12 education as a teacher, school administrator and professional development provider. She is the author of several books, including Creating Content With Your Tablet and Making Technology Standards Work for You: A Guide for School Administrators, Third Edition. Most recently, she co-wrote Pathways to Well-Being: Helping Educators (and Others) Find Balance in a Connected World with Sara Armstrong. Sara Armstrong, Ph.D., has worked 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. Most recently, she co-wrote Pathways to Well-Being: Helping Educators (and Others) Find Balance in a Connected World with Susan Brooks-Young.

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