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Mark Barnes

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Mark Barnes is a longtime educator, creator of the globally renowned Hack Learning Series, and founder of Times 10 Publications—home to practical solutions busy people can read today and use tomorrow. The author of nine books, including Hacking Education and Hacking Life After 50, Mark is passionate about helping educators and lifelong learners create real change.

When he’s not writing or publishing, Mark is busy (in his own words) being “the greatest fantasy football player in the world.”

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	Hacking Education: 10 Quick Fixes for Every School (Hack Learning Series) by Mark Barnes (Goodreads Author), Jennifer Gonzalez 3.92 avg rating — 306 ratings — published 2015 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Assessment 3.0: Throw Out Your Grade Book and Inspire Learning 4.25 avg rating — 93 ratings — published 2015 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Role Reversal: Achieving Uncommonly Excellent Results in the Student-Centered Classroom 3.94 avg rating — 100 ratings — published 2013 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The 5-Minute Teacher: How do I maximize time for learning in my classroom? 3.65 avg rating — 55 ratings — published 2013 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Teaching the iStudent: A Quick Guide to Using Mobile Devices and Social Media in the K-12 Classroom (Corwin Connected Educators Series) 3.52 avg rating — 31 ratings — published 2014 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Hack Learning Anthology: Innovative Solutions for Teachers and Leaders by Mark Barnes (Goodreads Author), Michael Fisher (Goodreads Author) 4.31 avg rating — 13 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	5 Skills for the Global Learner: What Everyone Needs to Navigate the Digital World (Corwin Connected Educators Series) 3.78 avg rating — 9 ratings — published 2015 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Hacking Life After 50: 10 Ways to Beat Father Time and Live a Long, Healthy, Joy-Filled Life by James Alan Sturtevant, Mark Barnes (Goodreads Author) 4.29 avg rating — 7 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Enabling the Future of Education: Portfolios and Assessment for 21st Century Learning (FreshGrade Book 1) by Mark Barnes (Goodreads Author), Kelli Vogstad, Antonio Vendramin really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Money, Lies, and God: Inside the Movement to Destroy American Democracy

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“letting go of control may be the single most important part of creating a successful classroom” (Barnes,”
― Mark Barnes, The 5-Minute Teacher: How Do I Maximize Time for Learning in My Classroom?

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“The most difficult part of becoming a five-minute teacher is knowing when to stop talking, which is truly an art. When”
― Mark Barnes, The 5-Minute Teacher: How Do I Maximize Time for Learning in My Classroom?

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“Time is what we need most but what we use worst. —William Penn, English Entrepreneur”
― Mark Barnes, Hacking Education: 10 Quick Fixes for Every School

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“Your old grade book is a waste of space and time. Don't hesitate; just throw it Out.”
― Starr Sackstein

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“Playing to passion when you can will keep students motivated and working toward mastery.”
― Starr Sackstein, Hacking Assessment: 10 Ways to Go Gradeless in a Traditional Grades School

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