The Principal as Technology Leader
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Description
"An excellent resource for principals—especially new principals. It will definitely help them establish their vision for technology in their schools. I read the book in one sitting."
Kim Leblanc, Region V Technology Resource Specialist
Calcasieu Parish Public Schools, Louisiana
"An invaluable resource to practicing school leaders, students in school leader preparation programs, and professors of school leadership."
Neil J. Shipman, Clinical Associate Professor
University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill
"Illustrates that technology leadership is not about bells and whistles, but about curriculum and instructional leadership."
John Artis, Assistant Superintendent
Upper Arlington City Schools, Ohio
"Creighton does a wonderful job exploring the complexities of technology in schools."
Vicki Barnett, Course Instructor
ITT Technical Institute, Florida
Lead your school to greater technological achievement!
The larger picture in educational technology is not hardware or software, but curriculum, achievement, and technology's overall role in education. In an engaging style, the author, also founder of the Idaho Administrative Technology Leadership Center, explores the complexities of change and implementation of technology in schools. The Principal as Technology Leader looks at current research while providing guidelines to development and planning, and includes sample technology plans that are easy to follow and use.
In addition, the book highlights:
- Instructional leadership and curriculum
- The digital divide between needs and availability
- Needs assessment
- Strategic planning
- Staff technophobia
- TSSA standards
- Constructivism and Engaged Learning
- Community support
In an age of data-driven decision making and accountability, Creighton advances the argument for staff development and technology implementation that will enhance student achievement, rather than relying on outdated methods of drill and practice.
Contents
Preface
Preface
About the Author
About the Author
Introduction
Introduction
1. Principal Leadership and Successful Technology Implementation
1. Principal Leadership and Successful Technology Implementation
2. Are Schools and Technology Leaders Doing Enough?
2. Are Schools and Technology Leaders Doing Enough?
3. Why Do Technology Programs Fail?
3. Why Do Technology Programs Fail?
4. Strategic Planning for Technology: An Oxymoron?
4. Strategic Planning for Technology: An Oxymoron?
5. Setting the Stage for Staff Development: Uniting Technology and Constructivist Teaching and Learning Environments
5. Setting the Stage for Staff Development: Uniting Technology and Constructivist Teaching and Learning Environments
6. Resisters and Saboteurs: Dealing With Teachers Resistant to Technology Implementation
6. Resisters and Saboteurs: Dealing With Teachers Resistant to Technology Implementation
7. Teacher Evaluation and the Use of Technology
7. Teacher Evaluation and the Use of Technology
8. Sustaining Effective Technology Plans: Management and Leadership
8. Sustaining Effective Technology Plans: Management and Leadership
9. The Future: Leadership and Technology Implementation
9. The Future: Leadership and Technology Implementation
10. OK School Leaders, Let's Put One Together
10. OK School Leaders, Let's Put One Together
Resource A: A SWOT Matrix for Technology Planning
Resource A: A SWOT Matrix for Technology Planning
Resource B: Administrative Dimensions and Look-Fors
Resource B: Administrative Dimensions and Look-Fors
Resource C: List of Tables and Figures
Resource C: List of Tables and Figures
References
References
Index
Index
Description
"An excellent resource for principals—especially new principals. It will definitely help them establish their vision for technology in their schools. I read the book in one sitting."
Kim Leblanc, Region V Technology Resource Specialist
Calcasieu Parish Public Schools, Louisiana
"An invaluable resource to practicing school leaders, students in school leader preparation programs, and professors of school leadership."
Neil J. Shipman, Clinical Associate Professor
University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill
"Illustrates that technology leadership is not about bells and whistles, but about curriculum and instructional leadership."
John Artis, Assistant Superintendent
Upper Arlington City Schools, Ohio
"Creighton does a wonderful job exploring the complexities of technology in schools."
Vicki Barnett, Course Instructor
ITT Technical Institute, Florida
Lead your school to greater technological achievement!
The larger picture in educational technology is not hardware or software, but curriculum, achievement, and technology's overall role in education. In an engaging style, the author, also founder of the Idaho Administrative Technology Leadership Center, explores the complexities of change and implementation of technology in schools. The Principal as Technology Leader looks at current research while providing guidelines to development and planning, and includes sample technology plans that are easy to follow and use.
In addition, the book highlights:
- Instructional leadership and curriculum
- The digital divide between needs and availability
- Needs assessment
- Strategic planning
- Staff technophobia
- TSSA standards
- Constructivism and Engaged Learning
- Community support
In an age of data-driven decision making and accountability, Creighton advances the argument for staff development and technology implementation that will enhance student achievement, rather than relying on outdated methods of drill and practice.
Contents
Preface
Preface
About the Author
About the Author
Introduction
Introduction
1. Principal Leadership and Successful Technology Implementation
1. Principal Leadership and Successful Technology Implementation
2. Are Schools and Technology Leaders Doing Enough?
2. Are Schools and Technology Leaders Doing Enough?
3. Why Do Technology Programs Fail?
3. Why Do Technology Programs Fail?
4. Strategic Planning for Technology: An Oxymoron?
4. Strategic Planning for Technology: An Oxymoron?
5. Setting the Stage for Staff Development: Uniting Technology and Constructivist Teaching and Learning Environments
5. Setting the Stage for Staff Development: Uniting Technology and Constructivist Teaching and Learning Environments
6. Resisters and Saboteurs: Dealing With Teachers Resistant to Technology Implementation
6. Resisters and Saboteurs: Dealing With Teachers Resistant to Technology Implementation
7. Teacher Evaluation and the Use of Technology
7. Teacher Evaluation and the Use of Technology
8. Sustaining Effective Technology Plans: Management and Leadership
8. Sustaining Effective Technology Plans: Management and Leadership
9. The Future: Leadership and Technology Implementation
9. The Future: Leadership and Technology Implementation
10. OK School Leaders, Let's Put One Together
10. OK School Leaders, Let's Put One Together
Resource A: A SWOT Matrix for Technology Planning
Resource A: A SWOT Matrix for Technology Planning
Resource B: Administrative Dimensions and Look-Fors
Resource B: Administrative Dimensions and Look-Fors
Resource C: List of Tables and Figures
Resource C: List of Tables and Figures
References
References
Index
Index
Reviews
December 2002 | 136 pages | Corwin
| Format | Published Date | ISBN | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 01/02/2026 | 9780761945413 | $79.95 |
| Paperback | 01/02/2026 | 9780761945420 | $37.95 |
"An excellent resource for principals—especially new principals. It will definitely help them establish their vision for technology in their schools. I read the book in one sitting."
Kim Leblanc, Region V Technology Resource Specialist
Calcasieu Parish Public Schools, Louisiana
"An invaluable resource to practicing school leaders, students in school leader preparation programs, and professors of school leadership."
Neil J. Shipman, Clinical Associate Professor
University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill
"Illustrates that technology leadership is not about bells and whistles, but about curriculum and instructional leadership."
John Artis, Assistant Superintendent
Upper Arlington City Schools, Ohio
"Creighton does a wonderful job exploring the complexities of technology in schools."
Vicki Barnett, Course Instructor
ITT Technical Institute, Florida
Lead your school to greater technological achievement!
The larger picture in educational technology is not hardware or software, but curriculum, achievement, and technology's overall role in education. In an engaging style, the author, also founder of the Idaho Administrative Technology Leadership Center, explores the complexities of change and implementation of technology in schools. The Principal as Technology Leader looks at current research while providing guidelines to development and planning, and includes sample technology plans that are easy to follow and use.
In addition, the book highlights:
- Instructional leadership and curriculum
- The digital divide between needs and availability
- Needs assessment
- Strategic planning
- Staff technophobia
- TSSA standards
- Constructivism and Engaged Learning
- Community support
In an age of data-driven decision making and accountability, Creighton advances the argument for staff development and technology implementation that will enhance student achievement, rather than relying on outdated methods of drill and practice.
Table Of Contents:
- Preface
- About the Author
- Introduction
- 1. Principal Leadership and Successful Technology Implementation
- 2. Are Schools and Technology Leaders Doing Enough?
- 3. Why Do Technology Programs Fail?
- 4. Strategic Planning for Technology: An Oxymoron?
- 5. Setting the Stage for Staff Development: Uniting Technology and Constructivist Teaching and Learning Environments
- 6. Resisters and Saboteurs: Dealing With Teachers Resistant to Technology Implementation
- 7. Teacher Evaluation and the Use of Technology
- 8. Sustaining Effective Technology Plans: Management and Leadership
- 9. The Future: Leadership and Technology Implementation
- 10. OK School Leaders, Let's Put One Together
- Resource A: A SWOT Matrix for Technology Planning
- Resource B: Administrative Dimensions and Look-Fors
- Resource C: List of Tables and Figures
- References
- Index