Leading 21st-Century schools: harnessing technology for engagement and achievement

Today's schools have a tremendous opportunity and responsibility to help students achieve academically and prepare for their futures in the 21st century. Written for school leaders, administrators, and technology directors, this user-friendly guide describes how to develop and lead effective schools that meet the needs of 21st-century learners, integrate new technology into teaching andlearning, and realize measurable performance improvement. Aligned to the newly updated National Educational Technology Standards for Administrators ( NETS.A), this resource helps educators develop an actionable plan for introducing new technology, managing change, and building support across the school community and beyond. The authors emphasize 21st-century skills such as collaboration, communication, and creationeativity and provide: Descriptions of Web 2.0 tools - including wikis, blogs, social networks, and many others - and their applications for creative, innovative instruction; Strategies for effective use oftechnology within and across pre-school to Sixth form content areas; Personalstories from leaders of technologically advanced and nationally recognized schools; An overview of relevant legal, ethical, and safety considerations; Recommended activities and resources within every chapter

• ISBN: 978-1-4129-7295-6
• Editorial: Sage Publications
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 240
• Fecha Publicación: 01/10/2009
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés