
Planning for Technology
A Guide for School Administrators, Technology Coordinators, and Curriculum Leaders
Corwin Press Inc
1st Edition
Published on 3. December 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-0-7619-4596-3 (ISBN)
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Description
Intended as a how-to book for school administrators, Planning for Technology: A Guide for School Administrators, Technology Coordinators, and Curriculum Leaders presents a comprehensive framework for integrating technology into schools.
Essential information and activities are provided that will help school administrators, technology coordinators, and curriculum developers as they consider establishing a school plan that supports in-class technology use for students and teachers.
Planning for Technology includes current research on the need for technology initiatives in schools, practical activities for administrators to determine the best ways of integrating the book's suggestions into their context, and the personal experience of school administrators who have successfully implemented technology networks into their classrooms.
Essential information and activities are provided that will help school administrators, technology coordinators, and curriculum developers as they consider establishing a school plan that supports in-class technology use for students and teachers.
Planning for Technology includes current research on the need for technology initiatives in schools, practical activities for administrators to determine the best ways of integrating the book's suggestions into their context, and the personal experience of school administrators who have successfully implemented technology networks into their classrooms.
Reviews / Votes
"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, AuthorMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Thousand Oaks
United States
Publishing group
SAGE Publications Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 216 mm
Weight
737 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7619-4596-3 (9780761945963)
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A Guide for School Administrators, Technology Coordinators, and Curriculum Leaders
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Bruce M. Whitehead | Devon Jensen | Floyd A. Boschee
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A Guide for School Administrators, Technology Coordinators, and Curriculum Leaders
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Persons
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.
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.
Content
Foreword - Governor William J. Janklow
Preface
About the Authors
1. Changing Strategies in Technology
2. Leadership and Planning
3. Technology and Staff Development
4. Teaching and Learning With Technology
5. Selling Your Technology Plan
6. Financial Management
7. Infrastructure
8. Program Evaluation
Resource A: Individual Teacher and Administrator Technology Profiles
Resource B: Cupertino Union School District: Technology Scope and Sequence
Resource C: ISTE National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) and Performance Indicators: Educational Technology Foundations for All Teachers
Resource D: ISTE National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) and Performance Indicators: Technology Foundation Standards for All Students
Resource E: Glossary
Notes
Name Index
Subject Index
Preface
About the Authors
1. Changing Strategies in Technology
2. Leadership and Planning
3. Technology and Staff Development
4. Teaching and Learning With Technology
5. Selling Your Technology Plan
6. Financial Management
7. Infrastructure
8. Program Evaluation
Resource A: Individual Teacher and Administrator Technology Profiles
Resource B: Cupertino Union School District: Technology Scope and Sequence
Resource C: ISTE National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) and Performance Indicators: Educational Technology Foundations for All Teachers
Resource D: ISTE National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) and Performance Indicators: Technology Foundation Standards for All Students
Resource E: Glossary
Notes
Name Index
Subject Index