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Book SynopsisIn this book, we share perspectives on how education leaders can use computer technologies to enhance their effectiveness in working with other adults.
Trade ReviewThis text provides practical and timely advice on integrating technology and instruction effectively, while attending to legal, ethical, and social justice perspectives that are critical to technology usage in schools. The authors have coupled salient research with concrete examples throughout the book. Emerging and experienced school leaders will want to keep this guide handy as they develop teachers’ pedagogical expertise with technology to increase positive student outcomes. -- Marjorie Ceballos, Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership Program, College of Community Innovation and Education, University of Central Florida
Leading with Technologies: Key Concepts to Enhance Student Success is a call to action for all current or aspiring school leaders. This research-based text outlines a variety of methods that address how instructional leaders should take charge of their professional practice, and through effective and structured use of technology, transform their educational landscape and community. -- Andrew Shepherd, EdD, Florida Virtual School
Table of ContentsForeword- Mónica Byrne Jimenez Preface-Gary Ivory & Dana Christman Chapter 1: Principals and Teachers Empowering Teaching with Technology Karin S. Forssell & S. David Brazer Chapter 2: Using Technologies to Instruct Students for Engagement and Thinking Rosemarye T. Taylor, Janet B. Andreasen, Selma Powell, & Timothy Flynn Chapter 3: Using Eduphoria Aware to Identify Student Strengths and Weaknesses Kevin Badgett Chapter 4: Understanding Legal Issues about Technology and Students Robert F. Hachiya Chapter 5: Using a Spreadsheet Pivot Table to Do an Equity Audit for Social Justice Dana Christman & Gary Ivory Chapter 6: Technology, Ethics, and School Leadership Glossary Index About the Contributors
