In THIRD MILLENNIUM KIDS, Marc offers a hopeful, optimistic and uplifting take on today’s young people that starkly rebuts the doom and gloom, anxiety filled view of others.
“A great book. Hits the nail on the head.” —Esther Wojcicki, Author “How to Raise Successful People”
“Brilliantly fundamental. Wonderfully different. Surprisingly practical.” — Michael Fullan, Emeritus Professor, OISE/University of Toronto
“Powerful and forward thinking. Replete with opportunity and exciting possibility for young people.” — D.S. Engle, Superintendent of Schools (Ret.)
In “EMPOWERED,” Marc re-frames a new and better way for all two billion young humans now in the world to achieve a meaningful and fulfilling 21st century adulthood.
“Visionary…Trailblazing… Overflowing with worthwhile and timely ideas.” –David Engle, School Superintendent (ret.) and consultant
“Provocative, Moving, Transformative.” —Herman Gyr, PhD
“The world needs this.” –Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez
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Marc presents a compelling alternative – based on applying students’ passion to real, world-improving projects – to how and what we teach our children.
“Every now and then a book comes along that helps you see the world in a very different way. This is one of those books. Education to Better their World is the most important and insightful book I have read in many years.”
— CHARLES M. REIGELUTH, Professor of Education, Indiana
Marc challenges everything we assume about what children should learn in school today. Instead of memorizing facts, He shows why kids need to learn how to think, collaborate, decide, and take effective action in the real world. The book helps parents and educators understand what truly prepares children for a fast-changing future. It offers a bold vision of education focused on purpose, impact, and meaningful contribution. This book is a wake-up call and a hopeful guide for anyone who cares about the next generation.
Marc questions the fear that technology is weakening our ability to think. Instead, he argues that when used wisely, smart technology can enhance human intelligence and strengthen what makes us uniquely human. Through compelling examples, he shows how combining the brain’s strengths such as judgment, meaning, and complex reasoning with technology’s power to store and process information leads to better thinking. The book offers an optimistic vision of how humans can evolve and thrive in a technology-rich world.
Marc reimagines traditional education for a world where learning can happen anywhere – even on a phone. Drawing on insights from young people themselves, he calls on educators and parents to rethink how children are taught in the 21st century. The book offers practical, easy-to-apply strategies that use technology, media, and games to support meaningful learning. Its focus is not just digital skills, but developing good judgment, responsibility, and purpose – what Marc calls digital wisdom. This book helps adults better prepare children for modern careers, real-world challenges, and lifelong learning.
A practical, inspiring guide for teaching students who have grown up in a digital world. Marc explains why today’s learners think differently and shows how teachers can engage them without needing to be technology experts. The book introduces a simple partnership model in which students and teachers each use their strengths to improve learning. Filled with real classroom strategies and examples, it offers ideas educators can use immediately. This book provides a clear roadmap for making 21st-century learning relevant, effective, and engaging.
Marc flips the common fear of video games on its head, showing how children develop essential 21st century skills like problem solving, strategic thinking, multitasking, and language. Through research, real-world examples, and engaging stories, he demonstrates how gaming benefits professionals from surgeons to business leaders. The book also addresses parental concerns such as addiction, aggression, and social isolation, while offering guidance on selecting games that enhance learning. Full of positivity and insight, it helps parents understand how digital natives are learning in ways traditional schooling often cannot.
Marc shows how the workforce has changed and why traditional training methods no longer work. The book explains how digital games can teach essential skills like multitasking, strategic thinking, problem solving, and rapid information processing. Filled with real world examples, case studies, and practical exercises from simple card games to advanced PC simulations – it demonstrates how businesses and educators can engage and motivate today’s tech-savvy learners. With insights from top experts and proven strategies, this book is a must read guide for preparing employees and students to thrive in the 21st century.
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Marc introduces and explains real-world Empowerment Hubs, where young people jump into self-chosen projects, learn by doing, and create measurable, positive impact in their communit
A Handbook for creating Empowerment Hubs
This book shares a bold vision for giving children the perspectives they need for the future.
Translated Books
COMPLEX CHINESE
好心你多D 上網打機啦, 阿仔 (超域國際教育服務有限公司2008)
ESPAÑOL
Educación para Mejorar su Mundo (Ediciones SM, 2017)
El Mundo Necesita un Nuevo Curiculo (Ediciones SM 2015)
No me Molestes, mama, estoy aprendiendo (Ediciones SM 2014)
Enseñar a Nativos Digitales (Ediciones SM 2011)
GREEK
Mathisi vasismeni sto psifiako paichnidi (Metaichmio 2009)
ITALIANO
La Mente Aumentata (Erickson 2013)
JAPANESE
ディジタルネイティヴのための近未来教室 (共立出版 2013)
デジタルゲーム学習―シリアスゲーム導入・実践ガイド (東京電機大学出版局 2011)
テレビゲーム教育論―ママ!ジャマしないでよ勉強してるんだから (東京電機大学出版局 2007)
KOREAN
세상에 없던 아이들이 온다-세계적 교육혁신가의 알파세대를 위한 21세기형 미래교육 (한문화 2023)
디지털 네이티브 그들은 어떻게 배우는가 (사회평론아카데미 2019)
미래의 교육을 설계한다. 문제 풀이 수업에서 (한문화 2018)
PORTUGUÊS
Aprendizagem Baseada em Jogos Digitais (Senac, 2012)
Não me atrapalhe, mãe—Eu estou aprendendo (Phorte, 2010)
RUSSIAN
миру нужна новая образовательная программа (АНО Центр содействия инновациям в образовании 2016)
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