Wikis for School Leaders

by Stephanie Sandifer

Author	: Stephanie Sandifer
Publisher	: Routledge
Total Pages	: 159
Release	: 2013-10-18
Genre	: Education
ISBN	: 1317927567

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Maximize the effectiveness of your professional activities through the use of wikis, and raise student achievement in turn! With strategies from online educator and technology expert Stephanie Sandifer, this book provides how-to advice on the way in which wikis result in a more efficient use of time, better communication, and increased adult learning for the members of your school community. Inside, you'll find out how to promote collaboration and productivity in your school, all while contributing to improved student learning. Topics include: The Dos and Don'ts of Wikis Social Networking Tools and Wikis Wikis for Leadership and Administration Wikis in the Classroom Wikis for Home-to-School Communications Implement each of these practical, innovative ideas and "wikify" your school today!

Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts, and Other Powerful Web Tools for Classrooms

by Will Richardson

Author	: Will Richardson
Publisher	: Corwin Press
Total Pages	: 185
Release	: 2010-03
Genre	: Computers
ISBN	: 1412977479

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Intended for educators of various levels and disciplines who want to understand the Internet tools and learn how to use them effectively in the classroom, this work offers advice on how teachers and students can use the Web to learn more, create more, and communicate better.

The School Leader's Guide to Social Media

by Ronald Williamson

Author	: Ronald Williamson
Publisher	: Routledge
Total Pages	: 256
Release	: 2013-09-13
Genre	: Education
ISBN	: 1317923456

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Social media has exploded onto American culture — including our schools — giving educators a unique opportunity to shape this phenomenon into a powerful tool for improving educational leadership practices. With real-world examples and practical tips, this essential guide shows school leaders how to address both the potential benefits and common concerns presented by social media. It is written in a clear, reader-friendly format, and covers important topics, including: Responding to student safety issues, such as cyberbullying and sexting Improving school management, communication, and professional growth Instructional innovation Twenty-first century learning Preparing for future social media trends This is a must-have resource for school leaders who want to stay current and provide the best possible educational environment for learning in the 21st century.

What School Leaders Need to Know About Digital Technologies and Social Media

by Scott McLeod

Author	: Scott McLeod
Publisher	: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages	: 226
Release	: 2011-10-25
Genre	: Education
ISBN	: 1118022246

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Facebook, Twitter, Google...today's tech-savvy students are always plugged in. However, all too often their teachers and administrators aren't experienced in the use of these familiar digital tools. If schools are to prepare students for the future, administrators and educators must harness the power of digital technologies and social media. With contributions from authorities on the topic of educational technology, What School Leaders Need to Know About Digital Technologies and Social Media is a compendium of the most useful tools for any education setting. Throughout the book, experts including Will Richardson, Vicki Davis, Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach, Richard Byrne, Joyce Valenza, and many others explain how administrators and teachers can best integrate technology into schools, helping to make sense of the often-confusing world of social media and digital tools. They offer the most current information for the educational use of blogs, wikis and podcasts, online learning, open-source courseware, educational gaming, social networking, online mind mapping, mobile phones, and more, and include examples of these methods currently at work in schools. As the book clearly illustrates, when these tools are combined with thoughtful and deliberate pedagogical practice, it can create a transformative experience for students, educators, and administrators alike. What School Leaders Need to Know About Digital Technologies and Social Media reveals the power of information technology and social networks in the classroom and throughout the education community.

Leading 21st Century Schools

by Lynne Schrum

Author	: Lynne Schrum
Publisher	: Corwin Press
Total Pages	: 273
Release	: 2015-04-07
Genre	: Education
ISBN	: 1506301886

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Master The Latest Educational Technology To Teach 21st Century Skills. The pace of technological change picks up speed with each passing day. Educators must place the proper emphasis on technology leadership—using proven methods—if they are to prepare students to thrive in the classroom and beyond. When first published in 2009, this book empowered administrators and teachers to plan and execute effective strategies for enhancing student engagement and achievement through technology. This 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 Standards Comprehensive guides to the newest technologies and trends that school leaders need to know A companion website featuring a massive volume of resources for additional progress With this book close at hand, school leaders will confidently guide students into the exciting digital future. "The world of technology changes by the second and educators are left in the dust to navigate a tsunami of tools. Levin and Schrum provide a detailed roadmap of technology tools available today and how they can be harnessed by educators to improve student engagement." -Eric Sheninger, Educational Consultant and Author of Digital Leadership "School leaders need less philosophy and more of a focus on the practical steps needed to move forward. Levin and Schrum update their best-selling First Edition by adding in the newest innovations in technology, while at the same time offering suggestions on how to get started." -Peter DeWitt, Corwin author/Consultant Finding Common Ground Blog/ Education Week

Wikified Schools

by Stephanie Sandifer

Author	: Stephanie Sandifer
Publisher	: Lulu.com
Total Pages	: 130
Release	: 2009-02-01
Genre	: Education
ISBN	: 0578012340

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How do we leverage technology - specifically wikis and other web-based tools - to improve our collaboration, communication, creative thinking, problem-solVietnameseng, and change processes? How do we make better use of our time and better use of technology resources such as server space and email? How do we model 21st Century tools for better communication and collaboration across all levels of our educational organizations? Wikis can transform how educators work together enabling us to work more efficiently in order to devote more time focused on our core mission of educating all students. Learn more about how wikis can transform your organization, why we should be using them, and how to get started in Wikified Schools: Using Wikis to Improve Collaboration and Communication in Education.

Digital Leadership

by Eric Sheninger

Author	: Eric Sheninger
Publisher	: Corwin Press
Total Pages	: 194
Release	: 2014-01-10
Genre	: Education
ISBN	: 1483339963

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Move leadership into the digital age Digital leadership is a strategic mindset and set of behaviors that leverages resources to create a meaningful, transparent, and engaging school culture. It takes into account recent changes such as ubiquitous connectivity, open-source technology, mobile devices, and personalization to dramatically shift how schools have been run and structured for over a century. Leading in education becomes exponentially powerful when using technology to your advantage. Eric Sheninger—“Principal Twitter”—shares his Pillars of Digital Leadership to help readers Transform school culture by initiating sustainable change Use free social media tools to improve communication, enhance public relations, and create a positive brand presence Integrate digital tools into the classroom to increase student engagement and achievement Facilitate professional learning and access new opportunities and resources The time is now, whether you are a building level or teacher leader, to boldly move schools forward in the digital age.

Cool Tech Tools for Lower Tech Teachers

by William N. Bender

Author	: William N. Bender
Publisher	: Corwin Press
Total Pages	: 249
Release	: 2013
Genre	: Computers
ISBN	: 1452235538

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Provides instruction and advice for teachers on using technological advancements in the classroom, including wikis, social networking apps, and podcasts, and explains how to use each tool to help engage students and enhance lessons.

Rethinking School Leadership - Creating Great Schools for All Students

by J-C Couture

Author	: J-C Couture
Publisher	: Lulu.com
Total Pages	: 246
Release	: 2012-05
Genre	: Education
ISBN	: 1105685365

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We began, prompted by the late Chris Gonnet, Superintendent of Grande Prairie Public Schools, to explore the question 'What Makes a Great School?'in December 2010 at a meeting in Boston. We concluded that it involved many inter-connected elements, but that the key components were focused teacher leadership enabled by being empowered and resourced to make a difference. Rethinking Leadership sees evidence-informed practice as the fulcrum point for leveraging school improvement, especially if it systematically supported within a systematic way at the jurisdiction and provincial levels to build school leadership capacity. We also concluded that the framing conditions for the work of the school - the provincial/ state policies, curriculum requirements, financial arrangements, assessment regimes as well as the policies of school boards and districts - either enables or impairs the ability of a team within the school to create a great school for all students.