About the Author

Michael Fisher is an instructional coach and educational consultant specializing in the intersection between instructional technology and curriculum design. He works with districts across the country helping teachers and schools maximize available technology, software, and Web-based resources while attending to curriculum design, instructional practices, and assessments. He posts frequently at the Curriculum 21 blog and his own blog. He's written two previous books for ASCD, Upgrade Your Curriculum: Practical Ways to Transform Units and Engage Students, with co-author Janet Hale, and Digital Learning Strategies: How do I assign and assess 21st century work? (ASCD Arias). You can contact him via email at digigogy@gmail.com or by visiting his website at www.digigogy.com.