Principal Professional Development

Leading Learning in the Digital Age
Joseph M. Sanfelippo - Fall Creek School District, WI
Tony Sinanis - Cantiague Elementary School (Jericho School District, NY)
Corwin Connected Educators Series
Principal Professional Development
January 2015 | 72 pages | Corwin
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Build transformational leadership using social media!

Close the gap of knowledge and experience between educators and learn how you really can find the time to connect with other leaders using social media. This highly instructive and conversational guide makes it easy. Filled with real-world experiences from leaders all over the country, you’ll build balanced and effective leadership skills, grow a network of support, and model your vision for a thriving community of learners.  Includes a handy start-up guide to help busy principals:

  • Connect virtually with K-12 leaders
  • Model continuous learning
  • Find solutions using Twitter, Google Hangouts, and more

The Corwin Connected Educators series is your key to unlocking the greatest resource available to all educators: other educators. Being a Connected Educator is more than a set of actions: it’s a belief in the potential of technology to fuel lifelong learning. To explore the other books in this series, visit the Corwin Connected Educators website.

Check out the Connected Educator Series matrix to find out which book is right for you.   

“With this book, Sinanis and Sanfelippo have written a well-researched, yet accessible guide to the how and why school administrators should embrace social media. This book will help school administrators who are still debating whether or not to be online jump into the waters.”
—Chris Lehmann, Founding Principal
Science Leadership Academy, Philadelphia, PA

Contents

Preface by Peter DeWitt

Preface by Peter DeWitt

Introduction

  • 1. Expectations for Today's Principals
  • 2. The Importance of Professional and Personal Development
  • 3. The Power of Social Media
  • 4. Beyond Day to Day
  • 5. The Impact of Sharing
  • 6. Addressing the Gap
  • 7. Getting the Most Out of Social Media Tools

Resources

Connected Educators Website

www.corwin.com/connectededucators

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Description

Build transformational leadership using social media!

Close the gap of knowledge and experience between educators and learn how you really can find the time to connect with other leaders using social media. This highly instructive and conversational guide makes it easy. Filled with real-world experiences from leaders all over the country, you’ll build balanced and effective leadership skills, grow a network of support, and model your vision for a thriving community of learners.  Includes a handy start-up guide to help busy principals:

  • Connect virtually with K-12 leaders
  • Model continuous learning
  • Find solutions using Twitter, Google Hangouts, and more

The Corwin Connected Educators series is your key to unlocking the greatest resource available to all educators: other educators. Being a Connected Educator is more than a set of actions: it’s a belief in the potential of technology to fuel lifelong learning. To explore the other books in this series, visit the Corwin Connected Educators website.

Check out the Connected Educator Series matrix to find out which book is right for you.   

“With this book, Sinanis and Sanfelippo have written a well-researched, yet accessible guide to the how and why school administrators should embrace social media. This book will help school administrators who are still debating whether or not to be online jump into the waters.”
—Chris Lehmann, Founding Principal
Science Leadership Academy, Philadelphia, PA

Contents

Preface by Peter DeWitt

Preface by Peter DeWitt

Introduction

  • 1. Expectations for Today's Principals
  • 2. The Importance of Professional and Personal Development
  • 3. The Power of Social Media
  • 4. Beyond Day to Day
  • 5. The Impact of Sharing
  • 6. Addressing the Gap
  • 7. Getting the Most Out of Social Media Tools

Resources

Connected Educators Website

www.corwin.com/connectededucators

Additional materials

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Principal Professional Development

Leading Learning in the Digital Age

Joseph M. Sanfelippo , Tony Sinanis
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January 2015 | 72 pages | Corwin

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Build transformational leadership using social media!

Close the gap of knowledge and experience between educators and learn how you really can find the time to connect with other leaders using social media. This highly instructive and conversational guide makes it easy. Filled with real-world experiences from leaders all over the country, you’ll build balanced and effective leadership skills, grow a network of support, and model your vision for a thriving community of learners.  Includes a handy start-up guide to help busy principals:

  • Connect virtually with K-12 leaders
  • Model continuous learning
  • Find solutions using Twitter, Google Hangouts, and more

The Corwin Connected Educators series is your key to unlocking the greatest resource available to all educators: other educators. Being a Connected Educator is more than a set of actions: it’s a belief in the potential of technology to fuel lifelong learning. To explore the other books in this series, visit the Corwin Connected Educators website.

Check out the Connected Educator Series matrix to find out which book is right for you.   

“With this book, Sinanis and Sanfelippo have written a well-researched, yet accessible guide to the how and why school administrators should embrace social media. This book will help school administrators who are still debating whether or not to be online jump into the waters.”
—Chris Lehmann, Founding Principal
Science Leadership Academy, Philadelphia, PA


Table Of Contents:

  • Preface by Peter DeWitt
  • Introduction
  • 1. Expectations for Today's Principals
  • 2. The Importance of Professional and Personal Development
  • 3. The Power of Social Media
  • 4. Beyond Day to Day
  • 5. The Impact of Sharing
  • 6. Addressing the Gap
  • 7. Getting the Most Out of Social Media Tools

Recent Product Reviews:

"With this book, Sinanis and Sanfelippo have written a well-researched, yet accessible guide to the how and why school administrators should embrace social media. This book will help school administrators who are still debating whether or not to be online jump into the waters."
Chris Lehmann, Founding Principal, Science Leadership Academy, Philadelphia, PA
"The skill set of a leader has changed. We haven’t been given any more time or money, but the expectation to stay ahead of the curve has dramatically changed the way we 'do business.' Thankfully, through the use of several social media tools, Sanfelippo and Sinanis show practical ways administrators can meet the demands of our role with ease."
Amber Teamann, Assistant Principal, Watkins Elementary, Wylie, TX
“Joe and Tony do a masterful job of personalizing this innovative work. You can tell this work is their vocation, not just a job. Their writing has been quickly absorbed by doctoral students, faculty and alumni here at @MCDPEL.”
Dr. Joe Mazza, Innovation Leadership Manager, University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education Philadelphia, PA
"As of now there are about 20 books in the Corwin Connected Educator Series, a seemingly ever-growing set of titles masterminded by Peter DeWitt and Corwin Press. Each book is short enough to be read in one sitting, which makes the collection ideal for book studies and professional development, both during the summer and throughout the school year. Also, each paperback is authored by one or two educators who speak (and blog, tweet, etc.) with a credible voice in the world of connected education. Some of the topics include: Flipped leadership Tools for connecting educators, parents, and communities Blogging for educators Best practices for establishing a makerspace Tools to connect and empower teachers Finally, all of the authors are active on social media, and they regularly present at local conferences, which helps in bringing to life the contents of these books."
Ross Cooper, Supervisor of Instructional Practice K-12, Salisbury Township School District, Edutopia

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