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John McCarthy

    John McCarthy champions student voice and agency, collaborating with schools globally on innovative educational practices. His work focuses on approaches such as differentiation, college and career readiness, authentic learning experiences, project-based learning, technology-enhanced instruction, STEAM, and systemic culture building. The vision presented in "So All Can Learn" offers practical tools to support these methods, drawing inspiration from his extensive experience teaching and coaching across diverse rural, urban, suburban, high-poverty, and affluent communities. His insights aim to provide educators in all settings with effective strategies.

    Between Extremes
    Robot uprisings
    Some Other Rainbow
    More Stories from the Great Irish Writers
    Whiskey Rebels
    Working the Wilderness
    • 2021

      Whiskey Rebels

      • 280 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      A notable collection of first-person accounts of the brilliant, brave, and slightly crazy innovators responsible for changing the whiskey landscape.

      Whiskey Rebels
    • 2021

      Packed with inspiring photographs, entertaining stories, and expert advice, this book is much more than an essential guide to exploring The Lake District at night. Follow the laughter as the author and friends go on over 80 full moon howling exploits, climbing, canoeing, cycling and swimming on the Cumbrian lakes, rivers, mountains and sea.

      Full Moon Lunarantics
    • 2019

      Working the Wilderness

      Early Leaders for Wild Lands

      • 292 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      The narrative highlights the resilience and determination of Idaho's early pioneers who transformed the wild lands through their hard work. Their dedication not only shaped the landscape but also laid the foundation for future generations of outdoor enthusiasts to explore and appreciate the backcountry.

      Working the Wilderness
    • 2017

      (Rock House). Designed by John McCarthy for piano or electronic keyboard, this Master Edition combines all three levels of this award wining series in a complete course! As a bonus we have included a complete "Key Tab" section that will quickly and easily show you how to play chords, progressions and entire songs. Learn all the essential techniques needed to play all genres of music. Start with proper posture and hand position. Next you will follow a gradual and progressive learning path to read music and play songs and master the keyboard. You will learn everything from classical pieces to blues progressions and challenging techniques. Learn melodies, scales and the basics of improvising. As an added bonus, included are audio backing tracks and playing examples you can download that follow each lesson and let you apply them over full band backing tracks.

      The Rock House Piano Method - Master Edition
    • 2017

      So All Can Learn

      A Practical Guide to Differentiation

      • 204 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Focusing on effective differentiation in education, the book provides insights into how educators can successfully implement inclusive teaching practices. Each chapter presents essential concepts paired with practical examples and strategies, illustrating the connection between pedagogy and real-world application. John McCarthy emphasizes the importance of adapting teaching methods to ensure that all students have the opportunity to learn effectively.

      So All Can Learn
    • 2015

      Book and DVD using John McCarthy's The Rock House Method system of learning. It's a three part teaching system that employs DVD and 24/7 [free] online lesson support along with the book to give you a variety of sources to assure complete learning experience.

      Guitar for Kids: The Road to Stardom Starts Here
    • 2015

      (Rock House). Designed by John McCarthy, this complete ukulele course has all the essential techniques needed to play all genres of music. Start with how to hold the ukulele for comfortable playing and fast, effective learning. Next, learn picking and strumming techniques, chords, rhythm, timing, and how they are used to play popular songs. Learn melodies, scales and the basics of the blues. You will also learn lead techniques such as hammer-ons, pull-offs and bends, and how to put them together to play lead riffs! As an added bonus, included is an extensive chord and scale section to further your knowledge of the ukulele. Download audio backing tracks and demonstrations that correspond with each lesson in the book. Hear each lesson played slowly and at regular speed. Play songs and melodies over full band backing tracks to get the sensation of playing in a band! Register using the member number inside the last page of this book.

      Rock House Ukulele: A Complete Course: Rock House Method
    • 2014

      Robot uprisings

      • 476 pages
      • 17 hours of reading
      3.9(915)Add rating

      Humans beware. As the robotic revolution continues to creep into our lives, it brings with it an impending sense of doom. What horrifying scenarios might unfold if our technology were to go awry? From self-aware robotic toys to intelligent machines violently malfunctioning, this anthology brings to life the half-formed questions and fears we all have about the increasing presence of robots in our lives. With contributions from a mix of bestselling, award-winning, and up-and-coming writers, and including a rare story by “the father of artificial intelligence,” Dr. John McCarthy, Robot Uprisings meticulously describes the exhilarating and terrifying near-future in which humans can only survive by being cleverer than the rebellious machines they have created.

      Robot uprisings
    • 2013

      Exposed

      A Collection of Poems

      • 110 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      Exploring fundamental questions of existence, this book delves into humanity's quest for identity, origin, and purpose. It traces our intellectual journey from the dawn of civilization, marked by the first campfire, through the evolution of thought and innovation. The narrative invites readers to reflect on how these inquiries have shaped our past and continue to influence our future aspirations.

      Exposed