Dillon, a former teacher and administrator and current director of technology and innovation at a school district, explores the role of engagement in learning and how to create more connected classrooms. He discusses the theory and action steps related to sharing and collaboration; providing more student choice; motivating students to have a passion for learning; understanding curriculum; promoting creativity; maximizing engagement; listening to students; encouraging students to speak up; using authentic assessment; engaging the community; making global connections for students to learn from those in other countries; teaching digital citizenship; helping communities see students as assets; using design thinking and service learning; and leading change. Each chapter includes brief discussion of how an educator brought more engagement into the classroom or school through technology tools and classroom practice. Annotation ©2015 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)