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Universities continue to struggle in their efforts to fullyintegrate information and communications technology within their activities. Based onexamination of current practices in technology integration at25 universities worldwide, this book argues for a radical approach to the management of technology in higher education. It offers recommendationsfor improvinggovernance, strategic planning, integration ofadministrative and teaching services, management ofdigital resources, and training oftechnology managers and administrators. The book is written for anyone wanting to ensure technology is integrated as effectively and efficiently as possible.

Table of Contents

Figures and Tables ix

Preface xi

Executive Summary xix

1 The Challenge of Change 1

2 Recent Developments in Technology and Education 25

3 Tracking Existing Strategies for Technology Integration 52

4 Leadership and Strategy 77

5 Organizational Structures and Initiatives to Support Technology Integration 102

6 Quality Assurance 130

7 Resources, Money, and Decision Making 149

8 Barriers to Change and Two Ways to Remove Them 182

9 Building a Twenty-First-Century University or College 209

References 239

About the Authors 249

Index 251

Managing Technology in Higher Education

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      Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Published 10 June 2011
      ISBN-13 9780470584729
      978-0470584729
      ISBN-10 0470584726
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      Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy Educational equipment and technology, computer-aided learning (CAL)

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Universities continue to struggle in their efforts to fullyintegrate information and communications technology within their activities. Based onexamination of current practices in technology integration at25 universities worldwide, this book argues for a radical approach to the management of technology in higher education. It offers recommendationsfor improvinggovernance, strategic planning, integration ofadministrative and teaching services, management ofdigital resources, and training oftechnology managers and administrators. The book is written for anyone wanting to ensure technology is integrated as effectively and efficiently as possible.

      Table of Contents

      Figures and Tables ix

      Preface xi

      Executive Summary xix

      1 The Challenge of Change 1

      2 Recent Developments in Technology and Education 25

      3 Tracking Existing Strategies for Technology Integration 52

      4 Leadership and Strategy 77

      5 Organizational Structures and Initiatives to Support Technology Integration 102

      6 Quality Assurance 130

      7 Resources, Money, and Decision Making 149

      8 Barriers to Change and Two Ways to Remove Them 182

      9 Building a Twenty-First-Century University or College 209

      References 239

      About the Authors 249

      Index 251

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