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“ Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers. ” Charles William Eliot
My aim with the must-read book list is to curate a collection of books to read this coming year that provide thoughtful, unique perspectives on education and learning. This is the fourth-annual post featuring seven books that cross disciplines—it includes books from business, science and technology and digital culture. My goal is to try to gain a perspective on the direction education might be heading in an effort to anticipate what we can do to remain relevant, current and effective.
1. Social Media for Academics , by Mark Carrigan I first learned about this book when reading an interview with author Carrigan published on Inside Higher Ed . Since interest in the title and topic was so high when sharing an overview on social media and due to its practical nature, I placed it number one on my must-read list. The book appears instructive, a true guide as the title suggests. There are nine chapters in all; chapter two is available to preview here .