Leading 21st-Century Schools : Harnessing Technology for Engagement and Achievement
ISBN: 9781412972956 | 1412972957
Format: PaperbackPublisher: Corwin Pr
Pub. Date: 8/3/2009
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In Leading 21st Century Schools: Harnessing Technology for Engagement and Achievement , Lynne Schrum and Barbara B. Levin provide school administrators with the technological context and practical tools for leading effective schools that meet the needs of 21st century learners. Aligned with the new ISTE/NETS administrator standards to be released in June 2009, and emphasizing increased learner engagement and achievement, the book: Presents an overview of Web 2.0 tools with specific examples for integrating the technologies into instruction an... MORE
| Preface | |
| Acknowledgments | |
| About the Authors | |
| 21st-Century Schools: A New World for Administrators, Teachers, and Students | |
| Leading 21st-Century Schools: What School Leaders Need to Know | |
| What You Will Learn in This Chapter | |
| Key Words in This Chapter | |
| Introduction | |
| Why Change? | |
| What Is Your Vision of 21st-Cent... MORE | |
| What Has Changed? | |
| One School Leader's Story... Leading the Way Through Modeling: Principal Dave Meister's Story | |
| New Literacies | |
| What Drives These Changes? | |
| Technology Standards for Teachers | |
| Technology Standards for Administrators | |
| What Remains the Same? | |
| A Word About Leaders and Systemic Change | |
| Conclusion | |
| Activities to Consider ... | |
| The Digital Information Age: Who Are Our Students and Teachers? | |
| What You Will Learn in This Chapter | |
| Key Words in This Chapter | |
| Introduction | |
| Who Are Our Students? | |
| Who Are Our Teachers? | |
| How to Lead the Millennial Generation | |
| One School Leader's Story... Leading the Way by Empowering Others: Principal Keith McClure's Story | |
| Conclusion | |
| Activities to Consider ... | |
| New Tools and Strategies for Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century | |
| New Tools for Collaboration, Communication, and Creation | |
| What You Will Learn in This Chapter | |
| Key Words in This Chapter | |
| Introduction | |
| The New Tools and How They Work | |
| One School Leader's Story... Leading by Learning: Principal Bo Adams' Story | |
| Conclusion | |
| Activities to Consider ... | |
| Other Technology Tools to Consider | |
| What You Will Learn in This Chapter | |
| Key Words in This Chapter | |
| Introduction | |
| Internet Resources | |
| Traditional Hardware and Software Assets | |
| One School Leader's Story... Leading the Way by Promoting Both Accountability and Creativity: Principal Dr. Roberto Pamas' Story | |
| Content-Specific Uses of Technology | |
| Conclusion | |
| One School Leader's Story... Leading the Change Together: Principal Susan T. Phillips' Story | |
| Activities to Consider ... | |
| Instructional Strategies for Teaching and Learning With Technology | |
| What You Will Learn in This Chapter | |
| Key Words in This Chapter | |
| Introduction | |
| Is Your School Ready for 21st-Century Teaching and Learning? | |
| Strategies for Teaching and Learning Across the Curriculum | |
| Open Source Initiative | |
| One School Leader's Story... Leading the Way by Engaging My Students: Teacher Clay Burrell's Story | |
| Conclusion | |
| Activities to Consider ... | |
| Leading the Way | |
| Strategic Leadership: Encouraging and Assessing Technology Integration | |
| What You Will Learn in This Chapter | |
| Key Words in This Chapter | |
| Introduction | |
| What Can Be Done to Promote Individuals' Technology Integration? | |
| Adoption of Innovation - Understanding the Process | |
| Steps Toward Changing the Culture | |
| A Technology-Rich Lesson Plan: Will We Know It if We See It? | |
| Two School Leaders' Story... Leading the Way by Developing Professional Learning Communities: Executive Director Dr. Enid Silverstein and Coordinator Mary Wegner's Story | |
| Conclusion | |
| Activities to Consider ... | |
| Increasing Communication to Build Community | |
| What You Will Learn in This Chapter | |
| Key Words in This Chapter | |
| Introduction | |
| Communication Tools for School Leaders' Uses | |
| One School Leader's Story... Leading the Way by Communicating Through Podcasts: Superintendent Jay Haugen's Story | |
| E-Portfolios for School Leaders | |
| Communicating and Collaborating With the School Board | |
| One School Leader's Story... Leading the Way by Communicating With Constituents: Retired Superintendent Mark Stock's Story | |
| Harnessing Community Support | |
| One School Leader's Story... Leading the Way by Engaging All Stakeholders: Principal Michael Waiksnis' Story | |
| Conclusion | |
| Activities to Consider ... | |
| Privacy, Permission, and Protection: Steps to Ensure Success | |
| What You Will Learn in This Chapter | |
| Key Words in This Chapter | |
| Introduction | |
| Education Is Key | |
| Acceptable Use Policies | |
| Copyright | |
| Evaluating Web Sites | |
| One School Leader's Story... Leading the Way to Students' Safe Use of the Internet: Principal Susan T. Phillips' Story | |
| Conclusion | |
| Activities to Consider ... | |
| Important Considerations for 21st-Century Leaders: Hard Questions and Answers | |
| What You Will Learn in This Chapter | |
| Key Words in This Chapter | |
| Introduction | |
| Preparing for and Managing Constant Change | |
| Technology on Its Way to a Classroom Near You | |
| Addressing the Digital Divide | |
| Limited Resources and Your Needs | |
| Leading the Way for the Next Generation: Professor Scott McLeod | |
| Supporting Risk Taking | |
| Conclusion | |
| Activities to Consider ... | |
| Glossary | |
| Resources Cited in This Book | |
| References | |
| Index | |
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