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

by Bruce M. Whitehead, Devon Jensen, Floyd A. Boschee

Overview

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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781483306469
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	09/04/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	296
File size:	6 MB

About the Author

Dr. Bruce M. Whitehead is a NAESP Nationally Distinguished Principal and has served for over thirty years as a principal for School District # 4 in Missoula, Montana. He also serves as an Adjunct Professor for the University of Montana. His career includes appointments to numerous national and international committees as well as becoming President of the Montana Association of Elementary School Principals and the Montana State Reading Association. He also served as Chairman of Montana’s first Governor’s Task Force on Technology as well as being an NCATE Advisor. As a co-author of 10 books and numerous articles in the field of education, Dr. Whitehead is a recipient of the University of Montana’s highest honor, The Montana Distinguished Alumni Award. Additional honors include: The International Reading Association’s Presidential Service Award, NASA Explorer Schools Leadership Award, National Milken Foundation’s Outstanding Educator Award, John F. Kennedy Center’s Award for Arts in Education, Outstanding Contributions to Saudi Arabian Education, and Japan’s International Soroban Institute Award.

Dr. Floyd Boschee has an extensive background in teaching and educational administration. He served as a teacher, coach, and school administrator in the public schools and as a professor and chairman of departments of education at the collegiate level. Dr. Boschee is professor emeritus in the Division of Educational Administration, School of Education, at the University of South Dakota and a former school board member of the Vermillion School District, Vermillion, South Dakota. During his tenure as a university professor, he consulted with school districts on reorganization; published numerous articles in major educational journals; and conducted workshops on curriculum development and implementation, the teaching and learning process, and school administrator evaluations. He is the author or coauthor of 13 books in the fields of school administration and curriculum and instruction.

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

Editorial Reviews

"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

"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

"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

"This book provides a good overview of the process for developing, implementing, and maintaining a technology plan for a school or school district. The references to current research are most useful and provide valuable sources for further exploration. "

Ted Mc Cain

"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

"This book provides a good overview of the process for developing, implementing, and maintaining a technology plan for a school or school district. The references to current research are most useful and provide valuable sources for further exploration."

Ted McCain