Leading 21st Century Schools: Harnessing Technology for Engagement and Achievement 2nd Revised edition

Aimed at school and district leaders, this guide helps them use technology to enhance the engagement and achievement of students. It addresses the changes involved in schools, the characteristics of today's students and teachers, communication tools, and legal, safety, ethical, and curricular considerations, then specific types of technology, including one-to-one, Web 2.0, apps, social media, content-focused curriculum tools, and using the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) framework for planning lessons. Revised and updated, this edition incorporates new technologies, including the increasing use of tablets, smartphones, YouTube, and social networking tools; the rise of bring your own device; online learning and flipped classrooms; Twitter, massive open online courses (MOOCs), Skype, digital textbooks, and the Common Core; innovative makerspaces, including 3-D printers, fabrication, and goals of the maker movement; the importance of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math); and personalized learning. It adds new stories from leaders and emerging trends like gamification, the blend of formal and informal learning, and using apps in the classroom, as well as a new companion website. Annotation ©2015 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
Master The Latest Educational Technology To Teach 21st Century Skills.To prepare students to thrive in the classroom and beyond, educators must place the proper emphasis on technology leadership.First published in 2009, this book’s second edition features 80% brand-new material addressing the latest technological developments, combined with the authors’ tested methods for applying them in schools. Features include:Aligning technology to the ISLLC Standards, ISTE Standards, and Common Core State StandardsComprehensive guides to the newest technologies and trends that school leaders need to knowA companion website featuring a massive volume of resources for additional progress