Digital Learning for All, Now
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Designing the practically paperless classroom
Instead of carrying bulging backpacks, imagine students carrying mobile devices that allow them to access information from anywhere at any time. How do we transition from print to digital learning in the midst of economic challenges? This breakthrough guide shows educators how to affordably make the shift to one-to-one computing and transform schools into digital learning centers. Jonathan P. Costa, Sr. outlines a step-by-step road map of solutions for overcoming budget and systems barriers and moving forward with a sense of urgency. His field-tested strategies show how to
- Acquire and pay for necessary equipment
- Save money by utilizing open source, crowd sourcing, and Bring Your Own Device
- Align instruction, assessment, curriculum, and professional development for a 21st century learning environment
A content-rich companion website provides adaptable tools, step-by-step guidance, resources, and access to an online interactive community. Digital Learning for All, Now will help educators make digital learning a reality on a districtwide scale that is supported at every level, and prepares students for life and work in the 21st century. The time to act is now, and this guide shows you how.
Contents
List of Tables and Illustrations
List of Tables and Illustrations
Foreword by Kenneth R. Freeston
Foreword by Kenneth R. Freeston
Preface: Potential Within Reach
Preface: Potential Within Reach
Acknowledgments
Acknowledgments
About the Author
About the Author
Part I: Why We Need Digital Learning for All, Now
- 1. Beyond a Doubt: Digital Is the Future of Teaching and Learning
- Starting With the End in Mind
- Truth 1: The Future of Learning and Work Is Digital
- Truth 2: Proper Preparation for the Digital Age Requires Digital Access
- Truth 3: Continued Investment in Print Is a Waste
- Chapter Summary
Part II: Getting to 1:1
- 2. BYOD: Crowdsourcing Hardware and Closing the Equity Gap
- An Introduction to Bring Your Own Device
- Three Trends that Make BYOD Possible
- Implementation Challenges for BYOD
- Planning for the Issues and Adjustments Needed for BYOD
- Chapter Summary
- 3. Take the Open Path: The Browser and Open Source--Saving Money and Improving Learning
- Introduction to Open-Source Software
- How Much Can We Save?
- Open Source Productivity Software Resources
- Strategies for Supporting Open-Source Change
- Open Source and Online Instructional Materials
- Free, Engaging, and Rigorous
- 4. Overcoming Barriers to Success: Strategies for Defeating the Inertia of Print and Other Blocking Forces
- Unwavering Faith
- Barrier 1: It's All About Control--Part A: Curriculum and Instruction
- Barrier 1: It's All About Control--Part B: Access and Equipment
- Barrier 2: One Size Fits All
- Barrier 3: Risk Aversion
- Chapter Summary
Part III: Building the System
- 5. Systems and Measurement: Aligning Instruction, Assessment, and Support Systems With 21st Century Outcomes
- Three Phases of Technology Integration
- Systems of School Improvement and Their Impact on 21st Century Learning
- Four Foundational Systems: Part 1--Focus, Focus, Focus
- Four Foundational Systems: Part 2--Instruction and Assessment
- The Next Level: Critical Support Systems--Curriculum and Communication
- The Next Level: Professional Support, Professional Evaluation, and Resource Deployment
- Chapter Summary: What Is Your Readiness for Realignment?
- 6. Leading the Change Process: Modeling the Skills and Behaviors We Expect From Our Students
- Staring Into the Abyss
- 21st Century Skills: Modeling the Change We Hope to See
- Skill 1: Communication
- Skill 2: Independence and Collaboration
- Skill 3: Innovation and Adaptability
- Skill 4: Critical Thinking
- Skill 5: Information Literacy
- Skill 6: Personal Responsibility
- Conclusion
Glossary of Terms
Glossary of Terms
References
References
Index
Index
Resources
Companion Website
Additional materials
Description
Designing the practically paperless classroom
Instead of carrying bulging backpacks, imagine students carrying mobile devices that allow them to access information from anywhere at any time. How do we transition from print to digital learning in the midst of economic challenges? This breakthrough guide shows educators how to affordably make the shift to one-to-one computing and transform schools into digital learning centers. Jonathan P. Costa, Sr. outlines a step-by-step road map of solutions for overcoming budget and systems barriers and moving forward with a sense of urgency. His field-tested strategies show how to
- Acquire and pay for necessary equipment
- Save money by utilizing open source, crowd sourcing, and Bring Your Own Device
- Align instruction, assessment, curriculum, and professional development for a 21st century learning environment
A content-rich companion website provides adaptable tools, step-by-step guidance, resources, and access to an online interactive community. Digital Learning for All, Now will help educators make digital learning a reality on a districtwide scale that is supported at every level, and prepares students for life and work in the 21st century. The time to act is now, and this guide shows you how.
Contents
List of Tables and Illustrations
List of Tables and Illustrations
Foreword by Kenneth R. Freeston
Foreword by Kenneth R. Freeston
Preface: Potential Within Reach
Preface: Potential Within Reach
Acknowledgments
Acknowledgments
About the Author
About the Author
Part I: Why We Need Digital Learning for All, Now
- 1. Beyond a Doubt: Digital Is the Future of Teaching and Learning
- Starting With the End in Mind
- Truth 1: The Future of Learning and Work Is Digital
- Truth 2: Proper Preparation for the Digital Age Requires Digital Access
- Truth 3: Continued Investment in Print Is a Waste
- Chapter Summary
Part II: Getting to 1:1
- 2. BYOD: Crowdsourcing Hardware and Closing the Equity Gap
- An Introduction to Bring Your Own Device
- Three Trends that Make BYOD Possible
- Implementation Challenges for BYOD
- Planning for the Issues and Adjustments Needed for BYOD
- Chapter Summary
- 3. Take the Open Path: The Browser and Open Source--Saving Money and Improving Learning
- Introduction to Open-Source Software
- How Much Can We Save?
- Open Source Productivity Software Resources
- Strategies for Supporting Open-Source Change
- Open Source and Online Instructional Materials
- Free, Engaging, and Rigorous
- 4. Overcoming Barriers to Success: Strategies for Defeating the Inertia of Print and Other Blocking Forces
- Unwavering Faith
- Barrier 1: It's All About Control--Part A: Curriculum and Instruction
- Barrier 1: It's All About Control--Part B: Access and Equipment
- Barrier 2: One Size Fits All
- Barrier 3: Risk Aversion
- Chapter Summary
Part III: Building the System
- 5. Systems and Measurement: Aligning Instruction, Assessment, and Support Systems With 21st Century Outcomes
- Three Phases of Technology Integration
- Systems of School Improvement and Their Impact on 21st Century Learning
- Four Foundational Systems: Part 1--Focus, Focus, Focus
- Four Foundational Systems: Part 2--Instruction and Assessment
- The Next Level: Critical Support Systems--Curriculum and Communication
- The Next Level: Professional Support, Professional Evaluation, and Resource Deployment
- Chapter Summary: What Is Your Readiness for Realignment?
- 6. Leading the Change Process: Modeling the Skills and Behaviors We Expect From Our Students
- Staring Into the Abyss
- 21st Century Skills: Modeling the Change We Hope to See
- Skill 1: Communication
- Skill 2: Independence and Collaboration
- Skill 3: Innovation and Adaptability
- Skill 4: Critical Thinking
- Skill 5: Information Literacy
- Skill 6: Personal Responsibility
- Conclusion
Glossary of Terms
Glossary of Terms
References
References
Index
Index
Resources
Companion Website
Additional materials
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Digital Learning for All, Now
A School Leader's Guide for 1:1 on a Budget
March 2012 | 208 pages | Corwin
| Format | Published Date | ISBN | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paperback | 27/02/2023 | 9781452220055 | $39.95 |
| Lifetime | 27/02/2023 | 9781452284224 | $36.00 |
Designing the practically paperless classroom
Instead of carrying bulging backpacks, imagine students carrying mobile devices that allow them to access information from anywhere at any time. How do we transition from print to digital learning in the midst of economic challenges? This breakthrough guide shows educators how to affordably make the shift to one-to-one computing and transform schools into digital learning centers. Jonathan P. Costa, Sr. outlines a step-by-step road map of solutions for overcoming budget and systems barriers and moving forward with a sense of urgency. His field-tested strategies show how to
- Acquire and pay for necessary equipment
- Save money by utilizing open source, crowd sourcing, and Bring Your Own Device
- Align instruction, assessment, curriculum, and professional development for a 21st century learning environment
A content-rich companion website provides adaptable tools, step-by-step guidance, resources, and access to an online interactive community. Digital Learning for All, Now will help educators make digital learning a reality on a districtwide scale that is supported at every level, and prepares students for life and work in the 21st century. The time to act is now, and this guide shows you how.
Table Of Contents:
- List of Tables and Illustrations
- Foreword by Kenneth R. Freeston
- Preface: Potential Within Reach
- Acknowledgments
- About the Author
- Part I: Why We Need Digital Learning for All, Now
- 1. Beyond a Doubt: Digital Is the Future of Teaching and Learning
- Starting With the End in Mind
- Truth 1: The Future of Learning and Work Is Digital
- Truth 2: Proper Preparation for the Digital Age Requires Digital Access
- Truth 3: Continued Investment in Print Is a Waste
- Chapter Summary
- Part II: Getting to 1:1
- 2. BYOD: Crowdsourcing Hardware and Closing the Equity Gap
- An Introduction to Bring Your Own Device
- Three Trends that Make BYOD Possible
- Implementation Challenges for BYOD
- Planning for the Issues and Adjustments Needed for BYOD
- Chapter Summary
- 3. Take the Open Path: The Browser and Open Source--Saving Money and Improving Learning
- Introduction to Open-Source Software
- How Much Can We Save?
- Open Source Productivity Software Resources
- Strategies for Supporting Open-Source Change
- Open Source and Online Instructional Materials
- Free, Engaging, and Rigorous
- 4. Overcoming Barriers to Success: Strategies for Defeating the Inertia of Print and Other Blocking Forces
- Unwavering Faith
- Barrier 1: It's All About Control--Part A: Curriculum and Instruction
- Barrier 1: It's All About Control--Part B: Access and Equipment
- Barrier 2: One Size Fits All
- Barrier 3: Risk Aversion
- Chapter Summary
- Part III: Building the System
- 5. Systems and Measurement: Aligning Instruction, Assessment, and Support Systems With 21st Century Outcomes
- Three Phases of Technology Integration
- Systems of School Improvement and Their Impact on 21st Century Learning
- Four Foundational Systems: Part 1--Focus, Focus, Focus
- Four Foundational Systems: Part 2--Instruction and Assessment
- The Next Level: Critical Support Systems--Curriculum and Communication
- The Next Level: Professional Support, Professional Evaluation, and Resource Deployment
- Chapter Summary: What Is Your Readiness for Realignment?
- 6. Leading the Change Process: Modeling the Skills and Behaviors We Expect From Our Students
- Staring Into the Abyss
- 21st Century Skills: Modeling the Change We Hope to See
- Skill 1: Communication
- Skill 2: Independence and Collaboration
- Skill 3: Innovation and Adaptability
- Skill 4: Critical Thinking
- Skill 5: Information Literacy
- Skill 6: Personal Responsibility
- Conclusion
- Glossary of Terms
- References
- Index