The book arrived

When I got home yesterday evening, a long-anticipated box of books was sitting on the doorstep. Yes, The Classroom Teacher's Technology Survival Guide shipped. (Some reviews and endorsements here.)

In my expert opinion, everyone should buy a personal copy, especially younger educators. In only a few short years, you all will be supporting me through government programs anyway. If you buy this book, you are still supporting me but at least you are getting something in return -  firestarter, short table leg prop, emergency bathroom tissue, or business expense tax write-off. Oh, and maybe an idea or two about using technology with kids.

My special thanks to all who read excerpts on the Blue Skunk and offered suggestions.

Comments

[Kimberly]

When will it be available on the Kindle?

[Doug Johnson]

Hi Kimberly,

Good question. Here is what the publisher says:

Sometimes it can take a week or two after the book publishes (or even less) for the ebooks to become available. But they were produced for all the major ereaders: ipad, kindle, nook, etc….

Thanks for the inquiry,

Doug

[Curt Rees]

Congrats Doug. I'm sure you've poured a lot of blood, sweat, and tears into it.

[Kathy]

Great picture!

[Darren Draper]

Great job, Doug! I can't wait to make it my new required reading!

[Fran Bullington]

Congratulations, Doug! After reading your post, I signed in to Titlewave to purchase one for our professional library at school. Titlewave says it isn't available until March 13th. Dadgummit. I know once it arrives, my teachers will love it. Some of them may ask to borrow my personal copy (Amazon says it is available March 6th) before then.

Looked at the Table of Contents on Amazon - everyone needs to start off with p. 174!

[Doug Johnson]

Thanks, Curt. Writing a book is a ton of work. The writing is just the first bit! It's the editing, layout and all the PR crap that eats up one's life.

Doug

Thanks, Kathy. I'm not sure it will do much for sales!

Doug

Hi Fran,

Thanks for the note. I am just happy to have received my author's copies so I could send one to my mom. I hope you and your staff enjoy the read.

And how could I NOT plug librarians!

Doug

Hi Darren,

Required reading? Sounds like cruel and unusual punishment!

Doug

[Acacia Dixon]

Received my copy yesterday and so far I am very pleased. I hope to develop a professional development module around it and purchase copies for those teachers involved. Thanks for all you do.

[Doug Johnson]

Hi Acacia,

Thanks for the kind words. Let me know if you have any questions or comment!

Doug

[Angela Watson]

Doug, congratulations! So exciting to see that all your hard work has paid off.

I'd love to review your book on my blog, if you're interested. I'm an instructional technology coach and I think my readers would be thrilled to learn about the resources you share! Feel free to contact me directly or pass my info on to your publisher. You can see other education book reviews I've done here: http://thecornerstoneforteachers.com/category/fabulous-resources/new-and-noteworthy-books.

:-) Angela

[Doug Johnson]

Hi Angela,

I'd be delighted to send you a book if you let me know a mailing address.

Thanks for the offer,

Doug