Leading the Technology-Powered School

Leading the Technology-Powered School

Author: Marilyn L. Grady

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2011-05-11

Total Pages: 121

ISBN-13: 1452237530

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"A straightforward and easy read about what it takes to become a tech savvy leader in today′s educational setting." —Nathan Flansburg, Principal Valentine Hills Elementary School, Arden Hills, MN "The topic is timely and this book is practical and relevant to K–12 schools across the country. The tables, checklists, rubrics, research-based models, and website recommendations are terrific." —Minjuan Wang, Associate Professor of Educational Technology San Diego State University Don′t just ride the technology train – drive it Today′s children would rather text than talk, use apps instead of maps, and carry their phones, computers, cameras, and stereos in their palms. They need an active classroom, interdisciplinary curriculum, and project-based instruction that mirrors their lives outside the classroom. Author Marilyn L. Grady offers a cut-to-the-chase approach for busy principals who want to successfully lead with technology for enhanced student learning. This helpful resource shows school leaders how to Develop a technology leadership team Implement professional development Assess technical needs, student learning, and teacher performance Address cyber safety effectively Included are field-tested tools in digestible "bytes" that bridge theory and practice, including a Principal′s Exploration Agenda that outlines how to build capacity by taking just 15 minutes a day to explore recommended websites and blogs. Staying ahead of the technology curve is essential, and this book is written with an understanding that changes in technology are constant. The variety of principal experiences and vignettes will show you how to guide the way as your school′s chief instructional leader.


Evidence-Based Strategies for Leading 21st Century Schools

Evidence-Based Strategies for Leading 21st Century Schools

Author: Lynne Schrum

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2012-06-13

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 1452283680

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Discover how award-winning schools advance students′ learning through technology! How can a school best use technology for teaching and learning? This inspiring book profiles eight visionary schools that are achievers in how they approach technology. In this companion to Leading 21st Century Schools, Lynne Schrum and Barbara Levin offer insights direct from principals, teachers, superintendents, and others involved in implementing technology in K-12 environments. Readers will find a step-by-step guide to building a 21st century school, complete with resource directories and study group questions. This book will provide evidence-based strategies for: Becoming a school culture that embraces technology and 21st century skills Creating a 21st century classroom, including new instructional approaches and professional development opportunities Selecting the right technology plan, infrastructure, and devices for your school Managing costs through funding and budget strategies Measuring progress through effective use of data Learn from 21st century schools in action and develop your own path to integrating technology within your school! "If I were a leader moving my school or district toward a digital age environment, I would want two things: a conversation with people who had done it to learn what worked and what didn′t, and a real review of the literature. This book supplies a deep dose of both. Even a brief dive offers nuggets of applicable information for leaders." —Hall Davidson, Senior Director of Global Learning Initiatives Discovery Education "Schrum and Levin not only look at the growing research, but look deeply at successful schools that are utilizing 21st century tools and what factors influence their success. This book contributes significantly to the necessary skills of tomorrow′s leaders." —Chip Kimball, Superintendent Lake Washington School District


The Technology-Ready School Administrator: Standards-Based Performance

The Technology-Ready School Administrator: Standards-Based Performance

Author: Clinton Born

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 254

ISBN-13: 0989617904

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"The Technology-Ready School Administrator (2nd ed.) is an excellent resource for school leaders who understand that schools can run efficiently and cost-effectively with various administrative technological tools but are not sure where to begin. Students of all ages in P-12 programming are "wired" for technology, and this resource provides the tools to create a culture where administrators and staff encourage students to learn using technology in a responsible manner. Furthermore, Dr. Born presents numerous technology-related court cases and legal hearings to inspire thought-provoking discussions on how to effectively and legally manage difficult situations, including the issue of cyberbullying." -Gretchen Combs Adjunct Professor, Muskingum University Pre-school special education teacher


Globalization and Education

Globalization and Education

Author: Jeffrey S. Brooks

Publisher: IAP

Published: 2022-06-01

Total Pages: 315

ISBN-13: 1648027148

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Globalization and Education: Teaching, Learning and Leading in the World Schoolhouse explores the various ways educators’ work is influenced by globalization. This book presents topics and contexts traditionally marginalized in mainstream education research discourses and shows how local and global education issues are intersecting and shaping the ways in which ideas and practices are shared around the world. Each chapter presents an educational issue in an understudied international context, such as Saudi Arabia, Guyana, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Indonesia, Brazil, and Nepal. Topics range from how the knowledge industry shapes education in schools to the impact of globalization on school leadership, teaching, and learning. We invite scholars and practitioners to join us in the world schoolhouse, a place where discussion about educational understanding and improvement is not bounded by national borders, school systems or language. This book will both challenge and expand thinking about the complexities of education during a time of globalization and change.


Training School Principals as Talent Developers

Training School Principals as Talent Developers

Author: Sonya Hayes

Publisher: IAP

Published: 2022-08-01

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13:

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Training School Principals as Talent Developers: An International Perspective focuses on how to prepare school principals to lead their schools by training and supporting teachers in their craft. The main goal of schools is improving teaching and learning in order to maximize students’ potential to be college ready and career ready. Principals play significant role in improving the instructions which improves students’ learning. In order to do so, we need inspiring principals to be talent developers. The book is comprised of chapters written by faculty and researchers from various countries and offers multiple perspectives on training and developing principals to be talent developers. In the ten chapters of this edited book, we wanted to address the perspectives of “who is the role model of a principal, what are the qualities needed to make a good principal and what are the challenges that the talent developer principals encounter to achieve their goals. We also wanted to broaden the lens by addressing these perspectives in the United States and globally.


Advancing Doctoral Leadership Education Through Technology

Advancing Doctoral Leadership Education Through Technology

Author: Laura Hyatt

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 263

ISBN-13: 1786437023

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Technology plays a significant role in doctoral leadership studies providing a channel for teaching, learning, research, and administrative processes. Advancing Doctoral Leadership Education Through Technology addresses the growing need for universities to explore, revise, and develop the content and delivery of doctoral leadership education. A growing number of programs and the more recent inclusion of leadership courses within varied postgraduate disciplines illustrates the rising interest in doctoral leadership education. Advances in technology provide a vehicle to deliver content and information to a wide array of learners, therefore it is time to ask questions about the benefits, challenges and needed solutions to prepare for the future design and delivery of leadership education. This book offers valuable information for faculty and administrators responsible for developing and delivering doctoral studies through technology in order to provide access, convenience, enriched learning, and to create new pathways to achieve a doctorate. Professors working in a classroom-based, or primarily in virtual environments, or in a hybrid of both could also benefit from reading this book. Doctoral students engaged in completing their dissertations and research projects will also find a wealth of information related to higher education teaching, learning, and technology.


Integrating Technology into the Curriculum 2nd Edition

Integrating Technology into the Curriculum 2nd Edition

Author: Kathleen N. Kopp

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials

Published: 2015-01-01

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 1425895689

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This updated edition provides teachers with practical information and the support they need to navigate the ever-changing advancements in technology which affects the learning environment for students. Featuring great tips, suggestions, and lesson ideas, this resource supports the purposeful infusion of technology into instruction across all content areas. Teachers will find resources and websites with free tools to help every educator navigate the often-intimidating technological landscape. A useful guide for all grades, this book will cut through the clutter and get the essential information needed to capitalize on the benefits technology has to offer 21st Century classrooms.


Integrating Technology into the Curriculum 2nd Edition

Integrating Technology into the Curriculum 2nd Edition

Author: Kopp, Kathleen N.

Publisher: Shell Education

Published: 2017-03-01

Total Pages: 284

ISBN-13: 1618139045

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With digital components becoming the commonplace in the education world, educators must learn how to integrate technology into the classroom and step into the digital age of teaching. This updated, second edition resource provides teachers with classroom-tested ideas and resources to enhance instruction and help make the integration of technology a seamless process. Featuring standards-based lessons and topics such as distance learning and virtual school, webquests, blogs and social networking, interactive games, activities, and simulations, this resource will help you have a technologically advanced classroom in no time!


Qualities of Effective Principals

Qualities of Effective Principals

Author: James H. Stronge

Publisher: ASCD

Published: 2021-04-28

Total Pages: 378

ISBN-13: 1416630325

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What does it take to be a good school principal? No two principals work exactly the same way, but research shows that effective principals focus on a core set of factors critical to fostering success among all students. In this second edition of Qualities of Effective Principals, James H. Stronge and Xianxuan Xu delineate these factors and show principals how to successfully balance the needs and priorities of their schools while continuously developing and refining their leadership skills. Throughout the book, the authors provide practical tools and extensive research that will help principals * Assess, exhibit, and harness instructional leadership to meet a school's goals. * Foster and sustain an effective school climate for learning. * Select, support, and retain high-quality teachers and staff. * Manage school resources effectively and efficiently. * Create, maintain, and strengthen internal and external community relationships. * Define their role in student achievement. This book also includes practical skills checklists, along with quality indicators and red flags for effective leadership. Qualities of Effective Principals, 2nd Edition, is an excellent resource for both experienced and new principals committed to developing and leading strong schools that help all students succeed.


Leading Modern Learning

Leading Modern Learning

Author: Jay McTighe

Publisher:

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781947604445

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In the second edition of Leading Modern Learning, A Blueprint for Vision Driven Schools authors Jay McTighe and Greg Curtis offer the reader a fully rethought version of their blueprint for major education reform. More than a simple refresh, this new edition incorporates new insights, thinking, and experiences to refine approaches to, and tools for, implementing effective modern learning practices in a department, school, or district. With new Notes From the Field elements, McTighe and Curtis highlight key observations from their work with schools, including how to avoid potential missteps, misunderstandings, and time wasters that inhibit progress when implementing reform. .