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Teach Like a Pirate: Book Application

EDU-938
1 - 2 Credits
Online
4.94/5.00
EDU-938
1 - 2 Credits
Online
4.94/5.00
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147 Reviews

5.00/5.00
2/2/2026
State:
Such a fun and engaging book. There are so many applicable suggestions for how to engage our students and create meaningful and transformative lessons for all ages.
5.00/5.00
1/24/2026
State: CALIFORNIA
Loved this course!
5.00/5.00
10/13/2025
State: CALIFORNIA
Rob Carey was very timely in responding and grading. He had meaningful and even fun assignments that went along with the chapters well. His course was useful, inspiring and I would take another course from him in the future! My computer wasn't clicking on all the stars, but I rate this course 5-stars!
5.00/5.00
8/27/2025
State: CALIFORNIA
It was great to use this course to guided my processing of what I read. Taking a lot of things with me into the classroom.
5.00/5.00
7/23/2025
State: CALIFORNIA
This book and course were helpful to invigorate my teaching and my classroom. I found helpful strategies and suggestions for better engaging my students and adding joy to our day. I look forward to putting some of these ideas and mindset shifts into practice.
5.00/5.00
7/3/2025
State: CALIFORNIA
great!
5.00/5.00
6/17/2025
State: CALIFORNIA
This was a great course with lots of useful strategies for the classroom.
5.00/5.00
6/17/2025
State: MASSACHUSETTS
I LOVED this course! The book was inspiring and the self-paced structure of the course is a GAME-changer for me. Thank you!
5.00/5.00
6/2/2025
State: CALIFORNIA
Great course! Very relevant. Very positive instructor who was extremely fast to grade assignments.
4.50/5.00
5/21/2025
State: CALIFORNIA
Great class! Highly recommend!
5.00/5.00
4/9/2025
State: WEST VIRGINIA
I really enjoyed this book application class and the professor was quick to grade assignments!
5.00/5.00
3/11/2025
State: KENTUCKY
Great class will recommend it to fellow teachers. Clear directions of assignments, and great feed back from the instructor. Take this course!
5.00/5.00
2/4/2025
State: CALIFORNIA
Teach Like a Pirate was just what I needed to boost my passion. It offered many strategies that were very easy to implement in my teaching.
5.00/5.00
1/28/2025
State: CALIFORNIA
It was enjoyable and the self paced element was helpful.
5.00/5.00
1/7/2025
State: NORTH CAROLINA
It was great! I enjoyed it!
5.00/5.00
11/17/2024
State: CALIFORNIA
Excellent course! The pacing was perfect as it fit in with my teaching job. The book itself was loaded with great ideas that I was able to use immediately and it reenergized my teaching!
5.00/5.00
10/14/2024
State: MICHIGAN
This was a great class and would benefit any teacher. The book is enjoyable to read and is packed full of a variety of clear ideas and strategies. Teachers can begin to use these right away to improve their teaching and engage students in learning. The instructor is organized and supportive. The lessons build on each other. The lessons are directly applicable to use in your classroom. This has been a great class for me, giving me direction on HOW to be a more effective teacher.
5.00/5.00
9/29/2024
State: CALIFORNIA
Great class! Very inspiring!
5.00/5.00
9/12/2024
State: CALIFORNIA
Great course, very useful info and a fun read.
5.00/5.00
8/26/2024
State: CALIFORNIA
First off, this book is a MUST READ for any educator! This class really amplified and helped you dig deeper into the book. I loved reading about what other educators are doing in their classes. This class also allowed me to think about the strategies and begin applying the strategies into what I would be doing into my classroom immediately! I highly recommend this class!
5.00/5.00
8/17/2024
State: CALIFORNIA
4.00/5.00
8/12/2024
State: KANSAS
5.00/5.00
8/11/2024
State: PENNSYLVANIA
"Teach Like a Pirate" provided fun and innovative ways to bring passion into the classroom while maintaining student engagement. It challenges teachers to think outside the box, encourage student autonomy, and most importantly, have fun! The instructor offers great feedback and strives for success so that those in his class can incorporate what they learn in their own classrooms.
4.50/5.00
8/8/2024
State: KANSAS
5.00/5.00
7/24/2024
State: ILLINOIS
This was a wonderful book and course. It provided many new and creative ideas to help me keep all my students engaged. I even took away ideas for my personal life as well. In my opinion, ALL educators should read this book.
5.00/5.00
7/18/2024
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
7/10/2024
State: CALIFORNIA
Exceptional course with thought-provoking questions to not only challenge teachers to reengage with their passions, but to make learning a dynamic and engaging process for both students AND teachers. This is a book and course that will have lasting impact on my classroom environment and approach to instruction.
5.00/5.00
6/27/2024
State: CALIFORNIA
This book is amazing! The course has helped me analyze the book and think about it in a way that I wouldn't have had I just read it.
5.00/5.00
6/19/2024
State: CALIFORNIA
This was a great course with a fun and entertaining book to read. I learned many new strategies for building student rapport, enriching student engagement, and adding more creativity and enthusiasm to my lessons. I recommend it to teachers of all levels.
4.00/5.00
6/18/2024
State: OHIO
Very easy and inspiring course!
5.00/5.00
6/17/2024
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
6/13/2024
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
6/2/2024
State:
5.00/5.00
4/29/2024
State: NEVADA
If you are looking for new ways to bring engaging lessons into your room, you need to take this course!
5.00/5.00
2/26/2024
State: FLORIDA
Terrific! Loved it! If you're not sure whether or not this course is worth it, I promise it'll get your creative juices flowing. You don't have to be a crazy extrovert who dresses up and jumps on desks to pass this class - but you might end up doing that anyway after reading the book! Professor responds quickly and is thoughtful - coursework is well planned out and reasonable. 5/5 recommend.
4.50/5.00
2/5/2024
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
1/29/2024
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
9/26/2023
State: CALIFORNIA
I LOVED this course. I feel like I learned a lot about implementing creativity and fitness into my classroom to engage students in learning!
4.50/5.00
9/25/2023
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
9/19/2023
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
9/10/2023
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
8/13/2023
State: CALIFORNIA
This class was very straightforward and easy to follow. The assignments really helped to understand and dive deeper into the topics in the "Teach Like a Pirate" book. I would highly recommend this class to others.
5.00/5.00
8/11/2023
State: CALIFORNIA
Excellent Course and an Amazing Book!!! Real strategies that you can use in the classroom immediately!!!
5.00/5.00
7/25/2023
State: CALIFORNIA
Overall great book and course! I learned helpful tips to take into my classroom.
5.00/5.00
7/22/2023
State: CALIFORNIA
Great course, re-energized my teaching!
5.00/5.00
7/15/2023
State: CALIFORNIA
This was a wonderful class. It is a great course to find new inspiration to infuse into your teaching.
5.00/5.00
7/12/2023
State: CALIFORNIA
Great book and assignments correlated with it! The teacher graded assignments in a timely manner and was responsive.
5.00/5.00
7/8/2023
State: CALIFORNIA
Great course and LOVED the book!
4.00/5.00
6/26/2023
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
6/26/2023
State: ILLINOIS
What a fabulous read and amazing class! The ideas were laid out in a way that was easy to follow along. Thank you for including options for those of us who are taking this over our summer break. Highly recommend to inspire every teacher!!!
5.00/5.00
6/20/2023
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
6/14/2023
State: CALIFORNIA
Rob Carey did an excellent job designing this course! I enjoyed reading Teach Like a Pirate. It was refreshing and rejuvenating as an educator. It gave me many new, easy and fun ideas to incorporate into my daily teaching that will ¨ hook ¨, excite and engage students in their learning. Can´t wait to use them in August!
5.00/5.00
6/8/2023
State: KANSAS
This book is engaging from the beginning to the end and filled with fun ideas to try with your own students.
5.00/5.00
6/5/2023
State: CALIFORNIA
I really enjoyed this class, and I feel inspired to continue to try new things to make learning more fun for my students, teaching more fun for me, and continue to build positive relationships with my future students.
5.00/5.00
6/3/2023
State: ILLINOIS
Excellent book study course!
5.00/5.00
4/26/2023
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
4/21/2023
State: CALIFORNIA
Thank you for guiding me through this book. It was inspirational!
5.00/5.00
3/6/2023
State: CALIFORNIA
It was a great course! I really appreciate the hard work and feedback from the professor.
5.00/5.00
2/28/2023
State: DELAWARE
Loved this course and will keep the textbook by my desk at school for more inspiration.
5.00/5.00
1/26/2023
State: CALIFORNIA
I loved the book and the challenges it provided to apply strategies to my current teaching environment. Great instructor and a very interesting course! It's not dry or boring!
5.00/5.00
11/7/2022
State: CALIFORNIA
Great class! Would recommend to any of my co-workers!
5.00/5.00
9/6/2022
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
8/29/2022
State: CALIFORNIA
I would recommend the course because the book is very impactful and the coursework is well planned.
5.00/5.00
8/28/2022
State: CALIFORNIA
I loved taking this course. This book and course was filled with new strategies that I can't wait to implement in my classroom this school year.
5.00/5.00
8/21/2022
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
8/12/2022
State: OHIO
This course was so fulfilling! I feel a renewed passion for teaching and putting in the hard work to make my class great.
5.00/5.00
8/7/2022
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
7/13/2022
State: CALIFORNIA
4.50/5.00
6/22/2022
State: NEVADA
This book gave a lot of great strategies on how to be more engaging in your day to day teaching. I will definitely take a lot of them back and use them in my classroom.
5.00/5.00
5/23/2022
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
2/3/2022
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
1/12/2022
State: CALIFORNIA
This was an excellent course. I learned a lot that I could apply immediately, and I believe that it enriched my teaching.
5.00/5.00
12/31/2021
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
10/20/2021
State: CALIFORNIA
Great class! Great instructor! Interesting and accessible assignments with meaningful feedback! Highly recommend!
5.00/5.00
9/24/2021
State: CALIFORNIA
I really enjoyed this book and this class! There were so many ideas I got from the readings and the class application really helped me apply the ideas to my classroom and learning directly! Definitely take this course!
5.00/5.00
9/15/2021
State: CALIFORNIA
I loved this class so much! It has opened my eyes to see how much thought goes into teaching. The one thing that I have learned from this class is that as a teacher it is ok to fail and once you do fail you learn from the feedback. I thought this was a really good point because growing up, I thought that teachers never failed, but obviously I was so wrong!
5.00/5.00
9/12/2021
State: CALIFORNIA
Excellent class! Lots of practical applications that I can use in my classroom immediately.
5.00/5.00
8/12/2021
State: CALIFORNIA
This book is so inspiring as an educator.
5.00/5.00
8/9/2021
State: GEORGIA
This course was interesting and easy to complete. Instructions were clear and the material covered is valuable!
5.00/5.00
8/3/2021
State: CALIFORNIA
This course met and exceeded my expectations, it provided me with a plethora of ideas to use this next school year.
5.00/5.00
7/27/2021
State: CALIFORNIA
This course was exactly what I needed going into the fall semester! Expectations for the assignments were clear and concise! I really enjoyed the different perspectives provided from the book/course through the assignments to help create more clarity.
5.00/5.00
7/26/2021
State: OHIO
5.00/5.00
7/15/2021
State: CALIFORNIA
I really enjoyed completing this course! It rejuvenated my teaching spirit after teaching distance learning for nearly a year last year.
4.00/5.00
7/13/2021
State: CALIFORNIA
Great book to read overall. The assignments were easy to follow and complete, offering opportunities to reflect on Dave Burgess's text.
5.00/5.00
7/5/2021
State: CALIFORNIA
I would recommend this course for anyone who is looking to ignite their passion for teaching. The book is full of great strategies to "hook" your students into learning.
5.00/5.00
6/21/2021
State: CALIFORNIA
I absolutely loved this experience and have recommended it my collegues who have also jumped on board!
5.00/5.00
6/14/2021
State: ALASKA
I enjoyed this course. The course assignments helped me focus on the meat of the book and develop new strategies for success.
5.00/5.00
5/24/2021
State: CALIFORNIA
I really enjoyed the reading, easy read, the book inspired me to become more engaging, creative, and more engaging as a teacher. The instructor always responded back to my emails- I would definitely recommend this class to my collegues.
5.00/5.00
5/12/2021
State: OHIO
This course allowed me to constantly reflect on my current teaching practices and to think of ways to engage my students. I learned that we are not "born creative." We need to be more intentional and passionate about what we love and it takes time and practice. The book was an easy, quick read with tons of practical ways to implement strategies in the classroom--no matter what grade level.
5.00/5.00
4/29/2021
State: PENNSYLVANIA
5.00/5.00
4/5/2021
State: WISCONSIN
5.00/5.00
3/28/2021
State: OHIO
I would recomment this course to any teacher who has been teaching for awhile. This course was just the boost I needed to help give me a new sense of purpose and motivation. The strategies are so engaging for all students and the best part is, you can implement them right away!
5.00/5.00
3/25/2021
State: CALIFORNIA
Great course! Timely and relatable content and great feedback from the instructor!
5.00/5.00
2/23/2021
State: PENNSYLVANIA
I loved everything about this course. Teach Like a Pirate provides so many great ideas to be the best teacher you can be. I highly recommend this course to any grade level teacher.
5.00/5.00
2/12/2021
State: KENTUCKY
5.00/5.00
11/17/2020
State: OHIO
This class allowed me to pull from my previous experiences in and outside the classroom. It allowed me to recall positive moments in my career that I had forgotten about. It also reminded me that in today's world I am making a difference and that we need to remember those small victories (and maybe it may take several of those small victories) on the days when we feel as if we are losing the war. This was a class I needed to return to months later to remind me to continue to reload (my enthusiasm and creativity) and carry on as each day is a new beginning not just for myself, but for my students as well.
5.00/5.00
10/27/2020
State: CALIFORNIA
Prof. Carey was kind, encouraging and respectful as I worked through the course at my own slow pace. He understood that life is to be lived and I was able to feel successful each time I turned in an assignment because I didn't feel judged for taking the slow road with the class. 100% recommend to anyone who is looking for a great book and a supportive course to work through it.
5.00/5.00
9/10/2020
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
8/22/2020
State: OREGON
This course is great for new and experienced teachers. It is thought-provoking and will revitalize my teaching.
5.00/5.00
8/15/2020
State: CALIFORNIA
My experience with EDU-938 Teach Like a Pirate was excellent. Mr. Carey was kind, prompt, encouraging and provided great feedback. I thoroughly enjoyed the book and cannot wait to put my newfound learning into practice.
3.50/5.00
8/4/2020
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
7/30/2020
State: NEW JERSEY
Highly recommend this course to reinvigorate your passion for teaching.
5.00/5.00
7/22/2020
State: OHIO
This was an amazing course! The professor was quick with instructive feedback. The content will shape my teaching for years to come!
5.00/5.00
7/17/2020
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
7/17/2020
State: NORTH CAROLINA
Great course! The books was a fun yet filled with ideas that I can apply in my classroom.
5.00/5.00
7/16/2020
State: CALIFORNIA
I loved this course!! It is the most relevant class I've taken so far. I highly recommend it.
5.00/5.00
7/13/2020
State: CALIFORNIA
What a great course and book to get you motivated to try new ideas in the classroom. This course was fun, engaging, and has practical applications you can use today in the classroom. 100% recommend.
4.50/5.00
7/8/2020
State: OHIO
great class!
5.00/5.00
6/16/2020
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
6/12/2020
State: CALIFORNIA
This class is amazing! Not only is it a great read with insightful assignments, but it will leave you jazzed to get back in the classroom! Rob Carrey is an amazing instructor who gets back to you in a timely manner and offers great ideas. I highly recommend this class!
5.00/5.00
5/15/2020
State: OHIO
5.00/5.00
5/13/2020
State: CALIFORNIA
Great learning experience! The class was engaging and I learned a lot of new ideas that I can incorporate in my classroom.
5.00/5.00
3/30/2020
State: OHIO
This class was a great opportunity to engage with the work of Dave Burgess. If you are looking to light a fire in your classroom his techniques are something you should take the time to explore. The prof of this class, Rob Carey, was very quick to get back with any questions/graded material. Highly recommend!
5.00/5.00
2/4/2020
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
1/27/2020
State: NEW JERSEY
Very insightful and informative. I greatly enjoy taking courses with this professor. He offers great feedback and does so in a timely manner. I look forward to taking more course with him in the future!
5.00/5.00
12/17/2019
State: CALIFORNIA
I love the self pace structure. The book is amazing and the course is great to be reflective and support in the areas of applying the strategies in Teach Like a Pirate. Instructor Rob is great in responding to questions in a timely manner!
5.00/5.00
11/29/2019
State: CALIFORNIA
This course inspired me to take risks I wouldn't have been willing to take before reading the book.
5.00/5.00
11/24/2019
State: MARYLAND
4.50/5.00
9/22/2019
State: OHIO
5.00/5.00
8/29/2019
State: OHIO
5.00/5.00
8/26/2019
State: OHIO
I thought this was a great course. I really enjoyed reading this book and having the passion for teaching have the dust blown off of it. The course was well paced with assignments that were meaningful to my practice. The instructor gave excellent feedback and had a very quick turn around with grades.
5.00/5.00
8/26/2019
State: CALIFORNIA
This was an amazing class! :-) Thanks for the opportunity to learn how to teach like a PIRATE and engage our students more fully.
5.00/5.00
8/22/2019
State: OHIO
5.00/5.00
8/21/2019
State: CALIFORNIA
Easy and very informational course!
5.00/5.00
8/12/2019
State: CALIFORNIA
This “Teach Like a Pirate” course not only held my attention, but led to mini inspirations that I intend to put into place as the new school year opens up in 2 weeks!! I’m ready to get back into the classroom and push boundaries, being a little less fearful about failure and put my PIRATE learnings into practice.
5.00/5.00
8/10/2019
State: CALIFORNIA
The instructor was excellent! He assigned meaningful work, and gave thoughtful comments on work in a timely manner. The book was amazing as well!
5.00/5.00
8/5/2019
State: CALIFORNIA
Very achievable within 3 weeks time period. Great book with great strategies. Fast grading.
5.00/5.00
8/3/2019
State: CALIFORNIA
This course was very inspiring and will be so useful in my teaching. It reminded us to reflect on why we chose the calling of teaching to begin with and move forward with purpose. It encouraged us to look at our teaching practices through the eyes of our students and make sure that we are truly connecting with them as individuals.
5.00/5.00
7/20/2019
State: CALIFORNIA
This truly was a pleasant surprise for a 1 unit course. I truly learned a lot. I could not put the book down and the assignments in the course helped digest and apply the concepts. This is a great course for a veteran teacher to re-ignite the passion for your teaching career. For new teachers this will affirm that they chose the right career path, get them pumped to start that career, and give them the tools necessary to start off on the right foot. I will highly recommend this course to anyone in the teaching profession.
5.00/5.00
7/18/2019
State: OHIO
What a fun way to be creative! Loved the course!
5.00/5.00
7/17/2019
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
7/2/2019
State: CALIFORNIA
I would recommend this class as it was informative, others posted usable ideas, and the book study gave me a lot of ideas I could use in my classroom! I really enjoyed it!
5.00/5.00
7/1/2019
State: CALIFORNIA
The book is a great read and relevant to any subject. It's a great energizer as you plan for you next school year.
5.00/5.00
6/24/2019
State: CALIFORNIA
This course was so much fun. The book is an easy read with some GREAT strategies. The assignments are relevant and the workload is manageable. If you are looking for a course to re-ignite your passion this course is for you!!
5.00/5.00
6/10/2019
State: MISSOURI
Every teacher should take this course to take their class to the next level!
5.00/5.00
5/29/2019
State: MICHIGAN
This is a wonderful motivating course that I would recommend to any teacher or educator that wants to revamp their classroom into a learning environment that all students want to attend and learn.
5.00/5.00
5/29/2019
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
5/27/2019
State: OHIO
Great course for teachers!
5.00/5.00
5/4/2019
State: CALIFORNIA
I highly recommend this course, whether you are a new or seasoned teacher. It was light, entertaining reading, with lots of great tips for engaging students. Assignments were reflective and useful.
5.00/5.00
4/22/2019
State: NEW JERSEY
This course gives teachers think to reflect and think deeper about their craft, which is what many teachers need.
5.00/5.00
4/1/2019
State: CALIFORNIA
Wonderful course! Will recommend
5.00/5.00
1/4/2019
State: CALIFORNIA
This is a great class to inspire teachers to be more creative and add variety to their teaching.
5.00/5.00
10/29/2018
State: OHIO
This class was very relevant with lots of classroom ideas! Highly recommend! Great class and instructor!
5.00/5.00
10/25/2018
State: CALIFORNIA
I enjoyed the book and got so much out of it and the coursework matched well with the book. The assignments were more than appropriate and gave opportunities to reflect, and interact and share with others. Great course and I am on my way to teach like a pirate and sail uncharted territories!
5.00/5.00
9/28/2018
State: CALIFORNIA
I would recommend this course to any teacher, no matter where you are in your career. The Application of the book gives you a chance to revisit your instructional strategies and passion for teaching. The book with the structure of the class gave me a revamped passion for teaching and gave me more instructional tools to add to my classroom.
5.00/5.00
9/26/2018
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
9/23/2018
State: CALIFORNIA