Planning for Technology

A Guide for School Administrators, Technology Coordinators, and Curriculum Leaders
Second Edition
Bruce M. Whitehead - Retired School Principal, Missoula School District #4
Devon Jensen - Georgia Southern University, USA
Floyd A. Boschee - Professor Emeritus, The University of South Dakota
Planning for Technology
September 2013 | 296 pages | Corwin
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Stay a step ahead of technological change so that every student can flourish!

Students and classrooms are growing more technologically savvy every semester, which presents you with an essential choice: Will you let these learning tools sit idle, or will you unleash the power of technology for your students and staff? 

The first edition of Planning for Technology created leaders who empowered students to master the technological tools now required for success. This second edition will prepare you for the coming decade, when the pace of change will be much faster. In addition to the core methods and exercises, this book includes:

  • Revisions addressing essential digital developments of the past decade that school leaders must learn to utilize
  • New content covering guidelines for addressing the new Common Core State Standards, distributed leadership, adult learning theory, digital citizenship, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and more
  • A new chapter on creating a “culture of technology” that goes beyond user manuals to create responsible, tech-savvy students

Technology is no longer optional—it is a requirement for success in the 21st century. Planning for Technology is the go-to resource for ensuring your students thrive.

"This book is about how to plan for technology, promote it, pay for it, and take steps to ensure that it really is improving student achievement. This book makes school administrators consider more thoughtfully how they are using technology for teaching and learning and why. It helps the reader understand how to plan for and implement technology in a more effective way."
—Patricia L. Tucker, Retired Regional Superintendent
District of Columbia Public Schools, DC

"The reflective activities at the end of every chapter prompt leaders to think about diverse areas they may have not thought about before."
—Frances L. O’Reilly, Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership
The University of Montana-Missoula

Contents

Preface

Preface

Acknowledgments

Acknowledgments

About the Authors

About the Authors

1. Changing Environments in Technology

1. Changing Environments in Technology

2. Leadership and Planning

2. Leadership and Planning

3. Technology and Professional Development

3. Technology and Professional Development

4. Teaching and Learning With Technology

4. Teaching and Learning With Technology

5. The Culture of Technology

5. The Culture of Technology

6. Public Relations and Technology

6. Public Relations and Technology

7. Financial Management

7. Financial Management

8. Infrastructure: Future Proofing School

8. Infrastructure: Future Proofing School

9. Technology Plan Evaluation

9. Technology Plan Evaluation

References

References

Index

Index

Description

Stay a step ahead of technological change so that every student can flourish!

Students and classrooms are growing more technologically savvy every semester, which presents you with an essential choice: Will you let these learning tools sit idle, or will you unleash the power of technology for your students and staff? 

The first edition of Planning for Technology created leaders who empowered students to master the technological tools now required for success. This second edition will prepare you for the coming decade, when the pace of change will be much faster. In addition to the core methods and exercises, this book includes:

  • Revisions addressing essential digital developments of the past decade that school leaders must learn to utilize
  • New content covering guidelines for addressing the new Common Core State Standards, distributed leadership, adult learning theory, digital citizenship, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and more
  • A new chapter on creating a “culture of technology” that goes beyond user manuals to create responsible, tech-savvy students

Technology is no longer optional—it is a requirement for success in the 21st century. Planning for Technology is the go-to resource for ensuring your students thrive.

"This book is about how to plan for technology, promote it, pay for it, and take steps to ensure that it really is improving student achievement. This book makes school administrators consider more thoughtfully how they are using technology for teaching and learning and why. It helps the reader understand how to plan for and implement technology in a more effective way."
—Patricia L. Tucker, Retired Regional Superintendent
District of Columbia Public Schools, DC

"The reflective activities at the end of every chapter prompt leaders to think about diverse areas they may have not thought about before."
—Frances L. O’Reilly, Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership
The University of Montana-Missoula

Contents

Preface

Preface

Acknowledgments

Acknowledgments

About the Authors

About the Authors

1. Changing Environments in Technology

1. Changing Environments in Technology

2. Leadership and Planning

2. Leadership and Planning

3. Technology and Professional Development

3. Technology and Professional Development

4. Teaching and Learning With Technology

4. Teaching and Learning With Technology

5. The Culture of Technology

5. The Culture of Technology

6. Public Relations and Technology

6. Public Relations and Technology

7. Financial Management

7. Financial Management

8. Infrastructure: Future Proofing School

8. Infrastructure: Future Proofing School

9. Technology Plan Evaluation

9. Technology Plan Evaluation

References

References

Index

Index

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Planning for Technology

A Guide for School Administrators, Technology Coordinators, and Curriculum Leaders


September 2013 | 296 pages | Corwin

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Stay a step ahead of technological change so that every student can flourish!

Students and classrooms are growing more technologically savvy every semester, which presents you with an essential choice: Will you let these learning tools sit idle, or will you unleash the power of technology for your students and staff? 

The first edition of Planning for Technology created leaders who empowered students to master the technological tools now required for success. This second edition will prepare you for the coming decade, when the pace of change will be much faster. In addition to the core methods and exercises, this book includes:

  • Revisions addressing essential digital developments of the past decade that school leaders must learn to utilize
  • New content covering guidelines for addressing the new Common Core State Standards, distributed leadership, adult learning theory, digital citizenship, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and more
  • A new chapter on creating a “culture of technology” that goes beyond user manuals to create responsible, tech-savvy students

Technology is no longer optional—it is a requirement for success in the 21st century. Planning for Technology is the go-to resource for ensuring your students thrive.

"This book is about how to plan for technology, promote it, pay for it, and take steps to ensure that it really is improving student achievement. This book makes school administrators consider more thoughtfully how they are using technology for teaching and learning and why. It helps the reader understand how to plan for and implement technology in a more effective way."
—Patricia L. Tucker, Retired Regional Superintendent
District of Columbia Public Schools, DC

"The reflective activities at the end of every chapter prompt leaders to think about diverse areas they may have not thought about before."
—Frances L. O’Reilly, Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership
The University of Montana-Missoula


Table Of Contents:

  • Preface
  • Acknowledgments
  • About the Authors
  • 1. Changing Environments in Technology
  • 2. Leadership and Planning
  • 3. Technology and Professional Development
  • 4. Teaching and Learning With Technology
  • 5. The Culture of Technology
  • 6. Public Relations and Technology
  • 7. Financial Management
  • 8. Infrastructure: Future Proofing School
  • 9. Technology Plan Evaluation
  • References
  • Index

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Adopted as a supplemental text.
Dr Daryl Ann Borel, Educational Leadership, Lamar University
"This text presents ideas, guiding forms, and resources to help shepherd educational leaders in becoming more skilled in their leadership, instruction, promotion of a school-based curriculum while utilizing technology and accelerating the learning of students, faculty, leaders, and all stakeholders. The reflective activities at the end of every chapter prompt leaders to think about diverse areas they may have not have had occasion to ponder before."
Frances L. O’Reilly, Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership, The University of Montana-Missoula
"This book is about how to plan for technology, promote it, pay for it, and take steps to ensure that it really is improving student achievement. This book makes school administrators consider more thoughtfully how they are using technology for teaching and learning and why. It helps the reader understand how to plan for and implement technology in a more effective way."
Patricia L. Tucker, Retired Regional Superintendent, District of Columbia Public Schools
"This book emphasizes leadership, relationships, implementation, learning, and assessment. This book is an excellent resource for those who want to have a voice in technology planning and be a resource for other educators."
Library Media Connection, August/September 2014

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