The Walkthrough

The Walkthrough
Author: Doug Walsh
Publisher: Snoke Valley Books
Total Pages: 211
Release: 2019-05-16
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1732746745

The Walkthrough offers a rare peek behind the curtain of the secretive video game industry from an unlikely perspective, that of a career strategy guide writer. For eighteen years, Doug Walsh was one of the most prolific authors of officially licensed video game strategy guides. One part memoir and one part industry tell-all, The Walkthrough takes players on an entertaining march through gaming’s recent history, from the dawn of the PlayStation to the Xbox 360 and Nintendo Switch. Follow along as Walsh retraces his career and reveals how the books were made, what it was like writing guides to some of the industry’s most celebrated — and derided — titles, and why the biggest publishers of guidebooks are no longer around. Walsh devotes entire chapters to many of gaming’s most popular franchises, including Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, Gears of War, and Diablo, among others. From inauspicious beginnings with Daikatana to authoring the books for the entire Bioshock trilogy, with plenty of highs, lows, and Warp Pipes along the way, Walsh delivers a rare treat to twenty-first century gamers. The Walkthrough is sure to satisfy the curiosity of anyone who grew up with the works of BradyGames and Prima Games sprawled across their laps. With over one hundred books to his credit, and countless weeks spent at many of the most famous studios in North America, he is uniquely qualified to give an insider’s perspective of a little-known niche within the multi-billion-dollar industry.

Teaching WalkThrus

Teaching WalkThrus
Author: Tom Sherrington
Publisher: John Catt Educational
Total Pages: 140
Release: 2020-04
Genre:
ISBN: 9781912906765

Tom Sherrington and Oliver Caviglioli present 50 essential teaching techniques, each with five clear and concise illustrations and explanations.

Engaging Teachers in Classroom Walkthroughs

Engaging Teachers in Classroom Walkthroughs
Author: Donald S. Kachur
Publisher: ASCD
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2013
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1416615490

Engaging Teachers in Classroom Walkthroughs is a practical guide to planning and implementing brief but focused classroom observations that involves teachers in every step of the process. Drawing from their study of 40 schools in the United States and Canada, the authors show how administrators and teacher leaders moved teachers from resisting to embracing the practice. Readers will learn how to Foster a school culture that supports walkthroughs. Implement the components of successful walkthroughs, such as focus and "look-fors," data collection methods, and meaningful follow-up strategies. Get all teachers involved and actively participating. * Evaluate the walkthrough process and measure its effectiveness. Use walkthroughs to support professional development related to the Common Core State Standards. This book demonstrates that when teachers learn from one another in a cycle of continuous professional growth--through observation, shared inquiry, dialogue, and follow-up--they develop a sense of collegiality and a common mission. By opening their doors to their peers, they also contribute to broader school improvement efforts that positively affect teaching and learning throughout the school.

Minecraft: The Mountain

Minecraft: The Mountain
Author: Max Brooks
Publisher: Random House Worlds
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2021-03-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0593159160

In the thrilling sequel to the New York Times bestselling novel Minecraft: The Island, a stranded hero stumbles upon another castaway—and discovers that teamwork might just be the secret to survival. Wandering a vast, icy tundra, the explorer has never felt more alone. Is there anything out here? Did I do the right thing by leaving the safety of my island? Should I give up and go back? So many questions, and no time to ponder—not when dark is falling and dangerous mobs are on the horizon. Gurgling zombies and snarling wolves lurk in the night, and they’re closing in. With nowhere to hide, the lone traveler flees up a mountain, trapped and out of options . . . until a mysterious figure arrives, fighting off the horde singlehandedly. The unexpected savior is Summer, a fellow castaway and master of survival in these frozen wastes. Excited to find another person in this strange, blocky world, the explorer teams up with Summer, whose impressive mountain fortress as a safe haven . . . for now. But teamwork is a new skill for two people used to working alone. If they want to make it home, they will have to learn to work together—or risk losing everything.

Raising Black Students' Achievement Through Culturally Responsive Teaching

Raising Black Students' Achievement Through Culturally Responsive Teaching
Author: Johnnie McKinley
Publisher: ASCD
Total Pages: 227
Release: 2011-03-30
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1416613412

In this book, Johnnie McKinley presents the results of her in-depth study of a group of teachers in grades 3 thru 8 who managed to radically narrow the achievement gap between their black and white students by using a set of culturally responsive strategies in their classrooms. McKinley uses the educators' own words and illustrative "virtual walkthroughs" of lessons in action to examine these strategies in detail. In addition, the book includes * An overview of the research literature on effective responses to the achievement gap; * Instructions for conducting classroom walkthroughs, including a series of feedback forms that teachers can use to conduct walkthroughs in their schools; and * A comprehensive guide to the author's Teaming for Culturally Responsive Classrooms (TCRC) model—an innovative multistep framework for assessing the cultural responsiveness of teaching strategies in schools. Educators have been struggling for decades to remedy the disparity in academic outcomes between black and white students. This book shows how one remarkable group of teachers harnessed the power of culturally responsive teaching to do just that. By following the path outlined in Raising Black Students' Achievement Through Culturally Responsive Teaching, you too can help your black students to become engaged, self-confident, and successful learners.

Classroom Walkthroughs To Improve Teaching and Learning

Classroom Walkthroughs To Improve Teaching and Learning
Author: Judy Stout
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2013-10-02
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1317927621

This book demonstrates the many ways classroom walkthroughs can be used for continuous, systemic, long-range school improvement. Woven throughout the book are eighteen different models of walkthroughs that have been successfully implemented in schools across the country. An effective tool for improving teaching and learning, this book demonstrates that there is no "one-size-fits-all" walkthrough model. It shows you how to use classroom walkthroughs to meet the specific needs of your school.

The Superintendent's Fieldbook

The Superintendent's Fieldbook
Author: James Harvey
Publisher: Corwin Press
Total Pages: 401
Release: 2013-04-24
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1452277591

Guidance for ever-changing challenges, success through improved effectiveness Equip yourself to face the demands of a superintendent with this practical guide for new and veteran district leaders. Understanding leadership and budgets is only one piece of a pie that has grown to include privatization, performance-based teacher compensation, technology, and global comparisons like PISA. Based on research with 300 superintendents, this new edition is your touchstone for practical advice on how to: Survive on the job Bargain like a pro Work with your school board Tackle the achievement gap Explain to the public what's right with American schools

Exploring Autodesk Revit 2023 for Architecture, 19th Edition

Exploring Autodesk Revit 2023 for Architecture, 19th Edition
Author: Prof. Sham Tickoo
Publisher: CADCIM Technologies
Total Pages: 1145
Release: 2022-08-02
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1640571396

Exploring Autodesk Revit 2023 for Architecture is a comprehensive book written to cater to the needs of the students and the professionals who are involved inBuilding Information Modeling (BIM) Profession. Revit 2023 book is a gateway to power, skill, and competence in the field of architecture and interior presentations, drawings, and documentation. In this Revit book, the author has emphasized on the concept of designing, creating families, massing, documentation, rendering orthographic and perspective views of buildings, and usage of other advanced tools. Salient Features Detailed explanation of architectural tools of Autodesk Revit Heavily illustrated text Introduction to Enscape Rendering Real-world structural projects are given as tutorials Tips and Notes throughout the textbook Self-Evaluation Tests, Review Questions, and Exercises at the end of the Chapters Student Project for practice Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to Autodesk Revit 2023 for Architecture Chapter 2: Starting an Architectural Project Chapter 3: Creating Architectural Walls Chapter 4: Using Basic Building Components-I Chapter 5: Using the Editing Tools Chapter 6: Working with Datum Plane and Creating Standard Views Chapter 7: Using Basic Building Components-II Chapter 8: Using Basic Building Components-III Chapter 9: Adding Site Features Chapter 10: Using Massing and Family Tools Chapter 11: Adding Annotations and Dimensions Chapter 12: Creating Project Details and Schedules Chapter 13: Creating and Plotting Drawing Sheets Chapter 14: Creating 3D Views Chapter 15: Rendering Views and Creating Walkthroughs Chapter 16: Using Advanced Features * Student Project * Index (* For free download)

Autodesk Revit Architecture 2016 No Experience Required

Autodesk Revit Architecture 2016 No Experience Required
Author: Eric Wing
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 866
Release: 2015-06-09
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1119059674

Go from beginner to guru quickly with the ultimate Revit Architecture 2016 guide Autodesk Revit Architecture 2016 No Experience Required is your ultimate hands-on guide for mastering this essential BIM software. With step-by-step instruction and a continuous tutorial approach, this invaluable guide walks you through the design of a four-story office building. You'll be led through the entire design, documentation, and presentation process with expert instruction and helpful tips, so you can quickly become confident and productive. You'll follow a real-world workflow as you jump right into modeling, first placing doors and windows, then building floors layer-by-layer, adding roofs and ceilings, stairs, ramps, and railings. Coverage includes crucial information on detailing, view and match line information, and printing, plus advanced topics like curtain walls, sweeps, embedded families, and formulas. You'll delve into site considerations including grading and topsurface features, and integrate them into your design at the rendering stage. The companion website provides downloadable tutorial files so you can jump in at any point and compare your work to the pros. Revit is the industry-leading Building Information Management software, hailed for its power and sophistication. This guide helps you get the most out of the software, with expert instruction and plenty of practice. Master the interface, tools, views, and editing capabilities Work with structural objects, text, dimensions, and multi-story buildings Generate construction documentation, schedules, and material takeoffs Explore phase management, work sharing, and working with various formats BIM is the emerging paradigm for architects and others in the construction and engineering fields. Revit is the industry leader, and is quickly becoming a mandatory skillset. Autodesk Revit Architecture 2016 No Experience Required provides everything you need to get up to speed and down to work.