In Hacking Literacy, classroom teacher, author, and readingconsultant Gerard Dawson reveals 5 simple ways any educator or parent can turn even the most reluctant reader into a thriving, enthusiastic lover of books."

In this collection, the authors put forth different philosophical conceptions of “hacking education” in response to the educational, societal, and technological demands of the 21st century. Teacher Educators are encouraged to draw on the collection to rethink how “hacking education” can be understood simultaneously as a “praxis” informed by desires for malice, as well as a creative site for us to reconsider the possibilities and limitations of teaching and learning in a digital era. How do we hack beyond the limits of circumscribed experiences, regulated subjective encounters with knowledge and the limits imposed by an ever constrained 21st century schooling system in the hopes of imagining better and more meaningful futures? How do we foster ingenuity and learning as the end itself (and not learning as economic imperative) in a world where technology, in part, positions individuals as zombie-like and as an economic end in itself? Can we “hack” education in such a way that helps to mitigate the black hat hacking that increasingly lays ruin to individual lives, government agencies, and places of work? How can we, as educators, facilitate the curricular and pedagogical processes of reclaiming the term hacking so as to remember and remind ourselves that hacking’s humble roots are ultimately pedagogical in its very essence? As a collection of theoretical and pedagogical pieces, the chapters in the collection are of value to both scholars and practitioners who share the same passion and commitment to changing, challenging and reimagining the script that all too often constrains and prescribes particular visions of education. Those who seek to question the nature of teaching and learning and who seek to develop a richer theoretical vocabulary will benefit from the insightful and rich collection of essays presented in this collection. In this regard, the collection offers something for all who might wish to rethink the fundamental dynamics of education or, as Morpheus asks of Neo in The Matrix, bend the rules of conventional ways of knowing and being.

Too many of our kids struggle with reading and writing Now, you can help us end illiteracy and unlock the love of reading and writing in all learners, with the power of graphic novels and comics. Teaching with comics increases engagement, and the ultimate value is in helping your students look with care, see possibilities, consider alternatives, ask nuanced questions, show their thinking, and bravely tell stories they would not have told in any other medium. Best of all, even your most reluctant readers and writers will engage enthusiastically with your lessons and content. Hacking Graphic Novels offers new ideas and practical tools for teachers of all subjects, grades, and experience levels with sequential art. Shveta Miller, a teacher leader and global advocate for teaching with comics, shows teachers how to: Guide students to look at visuals slowly with curiosity, open-mindedness, and intention Develop independent learners who explore the possibilities and real-world applications Encourage students to think, process, and express their understanding of complex systems and ideas Help students escape the comfort zone and productively struggle in the growth zone Use close reading and close looking for writers to inspire comprehension through storytelling Inspire colleagues, administrators, families, and students with the power of visual texts Want all of your students to learn through storytelling and express their learning in writing? Grab Hacking Graphic Novels today, and watch your students smile tomorrow.

Hacking Life is a compelling self-help guide that offers a unique approach to achieving success by focusing on what not to do, as much as what to do. The book is structured around the concept that avoiding certain pitfalls can be more crucial than taking the right actions, especially since time is a finite resource and every setback can push you further away from your goals. The author, a father who crafted this book as a roadmap for his children, shares his wisdom in a way that resonates with teenagers and adults alike. The book is divided into four main sections, each addressing a core principle of success. "Give and You Shall Receive" delves into the power of generosity and how offering value to others can open doors to personal achievement. "Shoulders of Giants" emphasizes the importance of learning from those who have already found success, suggesting that the wisdom of predecessors can serve as a valuable foundation for one's own journey. "Setbacks" is a candid discussion about common obstacles and how to steer clear of them, while "Set Forwards" outlines proactive steps one can take to move closer to their aspirations. Throughout the book, readers will find a blend of anecdotes, fables, practical advice, and motivational insights. The author's perspective is that by understanding and avoiding the missteps that often derail progress, individuals can streamline their path to success. This book is not just a manual for achievement; it's a father's heartfelt advice to his children, and by extension, to anyone who aspires to lead a successful and fulfilling life. "Hacking Life" promises to be an invaluable resource for those ready to strategically navigate the complexities of personal and professional growth.

"TJ shows us we don't lack the science, information or technology to live healthy, but the art to use these resources properly. Read The Art of Health Hacking to learn how vulnerability, self compassion, and personal health empowerment can put you back in charge of yourself. You'll be glad you did." -Dave Asprey, Founder of Bulletproof The Art of Health Hacking is a self-coaching guide for the modern-day health-conscious consumer who wants to build their All-Star healthcare team, rely less on a poorly designed sick-care system and instead, build their own “health hacker” approach rooted in prevention and high performance. In his book, TJ Anderson profiles what’s he’s learned as a health coach, and perhaps more importantly as a self-coach, in the fields of biohacking, behavior change, and our ever-evolving healthcare system. Merging the fundamentals with the cutting-edge, The Art of Health Hacking will teach you how to evolve your definition of health, create a healthier relationship with stress, and strategically design your own lifestyle based on your intentions and desires. Come along for the ride and experience what it’s like to elevate your state of total health and performance!

What would it take to hack a human? How exploitable are we? In the cybersecurity industry, professionals know that the weakest component of any system sits between the chair and the keyboard. This book looks to speculative fiction, cyberpunk and the digital humanities to bring a human - and humanistic - perspective to the issue of cybersecurity. It argues that through these stories we are able to predict the future political, cultural, and social realities emerging from technological change. Making the case for a security-minded humanities education, this book examines pressing issues of data security, privacy, social engineering and more, illustrating how the humanities offer the critical, technical, and ethical insights needed to oppose the normalization of surveillance, disinformation, and coercion. Within this counter-cultural approach to technology, this book offers a model of activism to intervene and meaningfully resist government and corporate oversight online. In doing so, it argues for a wider notion of literacy, which includes the ability to write and fight the computer code that shapes our lives.

Literacy - the ability to produce and interpret written text - has long been viewed as the basis of all school achievement; a measure of success that defines both an 'educated' person, and an educable one. In this volume, a team of leading experts raise questions central to the acquisition of literacy. Why do children with similar classroom experiences show different levels of educational achievement? And why do these differences in literacy, and ultimately employability, persist? By looking critically at the western view of a 'literate' person, the authors present a perspective on literary acquisition, viewing it as a socially constructed skill, whereby children must acquire discourse strategies that are socially 'approved'. This extensively-revised second edition contains an updated introduction and bibliography. This volume will continue to have far-reaching implications for educational theory and practice.