Digital Learning for All, Now: A School Leader's Guide for 1:1 on a Budget
Autor Jonathan P. Costaen Limba Engleză Paperback – 7 mai 2012
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781452220055
ISBN-10: 1452220050
Pagini: 208
Dimensiuni: 178 x 254 x 18 mm
Greutate: 0.43 kg
Ediția:1
Editura: SAGE Publications
Colecția Corwin
Locul publicării:Thousand Oaks, United States
ISBN-10: 1452220050
Pagini: 208
Dimensiuni: 178 x 254 x 18 mm
Greutate: 0.43 kg
Ediția:1
Editura: SAGE Publications
Colecția Corwin
Locul publicării:Thousand Oaks, United States
Recenzii
"A must-read for all who desire to make technology integration a priority in their school."
"This book is for teachers and schools seeking to truly prepare students’ for the future. It moves past the excuses and into a plan for legitimate and practical technology use. If you buy just one book this year, this is the one. It will change your school and the life of your students!"
"Digital Learning addresses the importance of our ever-growing world of technology. It helps educators to stay abreast of the newest technologies and better assist their students."
"This book supplies all of the tools necessary to make the leap off the cliff into the next evolution in education. Here you will find the support you need to overcome the risks, get through the mess, and make the best change for our students."
"WOW! I wish I had this book several years ago. It sets an intellectual framework and then provides a pragmatic view that leads to implementation. This timely text should be read by all educators. It gives multiple on-ramps to the instruction, content, and context of this century."
"This book is the answer to the question that everybody has been asking about the 21st century classroom. For those who have stated, 'Wait until we are ready,' this is the resource that will make it happen now!"
"Costa's blueprint is not just a theoretical exercise. He takes the reader step-by-thoughtful-step through teh process of making this drastic change in an affordable manner and with a plan."
"This book is for teachers and schools seeking to truly prepare students’ for the future. It moves past the excuses and into a plan for legitimate and practical technology use. If you buy just one book this year, this is the one. It will change your school and the life of your students!"
"Digital Learning addresses the importance of our ever-growing world of technology. It helps educators to stay abreast of the newest technologies and better assist their students."
"This book supplies all of the tools necessary to make the leap off the cliff into the next evolution in education. Here you will find the support you need to overcome the risks, get through the mess, and make the best change for our students."
"WOW! I wish I had this book several years ago. It sets an intellectual framework and then provides a pragmatic view that leads to implementation. This timely text should be read by all educators. It gives multiple on-ramps to the instruction, content, and context of this century."
"This book is the answer to the question that everybody has been asking about the 21st century classroom. For those who have stated, 'Wait until we are ready,' this is the resource that will make it happen now!"
"Costa's blueprint is not just a theoretical exercise. He takes the reader step-by-thoughtful-step through teh process of making this drastic change in an affordable manner and with a plan."
Cuprins
List of Tables and Illustrations
Foreword by Kenneth R. Freeston
Preface: Potential Within Reach
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Part I: Why We Need Digital Learning for All, Now
1. Beyond a Doubt: Digital Is the Future of Teaching and Learning
Starting With the End in Mind
Truth 1: The Future of Learning and Work Is Digital
Truth 2: Proper Preparation for the Digital Age Requires Digital Access
Truth 3: Continued Investment in Print Is a Waste
Chapter Summary
Part II: Getting to 1:1
2. BYOD: Crowdsourcing Hardware and Closing the Equity Gap
An Introduction to Bring Your Own Device
Three Trends that Make BYOD Possible
Implementation Challenges for BYOD
Planning for the Issues and Adjustments Needed for BYOD
Chapter Summary
3. Take the Open Path: The Browser and Open Source--Saving Money and Improving Learning
Introduction to Open-Source Software
How Much Can We Save?
Open Source Productivity Software Resources
Strategies for Supporting Open-Source Change
Open Source and Online Instructional Materials
Free, Engaging, and Rigorous
4. Overcoming Barriers to Success: Strategies for Defeating the Inertia of Print and Other Blocking Forces
Unwavering Faith
Barrier 1: It's All About Control--Part A: Curriculum and Instruction
Barrier 1: It's All About Control--Part B: Access and Equipment
Barrier 2: One Size Fits All
Barrier 3: Risk Aversion
Chapter Summary
Part III: Building the System
5. Systems and Measurement: Aligning Instruction, Assessment, and Support Systems With 21st Century Outcomes
Three Phases of Technology Integration
Systems of School Improvement and Their Impact on 21st Century Learning
Four Foundational Systems: Part 1--Focus, Focus, Focus
Four Foundational Systems: Part 2--Instruction and Assessment
The Next Level: Critical Support Systems--Curriculum and Communication
The Next Level: Professional Support, Professional Evaluation, and Resource Deployment
Chapter Summary: What Is Your Readiness for Realignment?
6. Leading the Change Process: Modeling the Skills and Behaviors We Expect From Our Students
Staring Into the Abyss
21st Century Skills: Modeling the Change We Hope to See
Skill 1: Communication
Skill 2: Independence and Collaboration
Skill 3: Innovation and Adaptability
Skill 4: Critical Thinking
Skill 5: Information Literacy
Skill 6: Personal Responsibility
Conclusion
Glossary of Terms
References
Index
Foreword by Kenneth R. Freeston
Preface: Potential Within Reach
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Part I: Why We Need Digital Learning for All, Now
1. Beyond a Doubt: Digital Is the Future of Teaching and Learning
Starting With the End in Mind
Truth 1: The Future of Learning and Work Is Digital
Truth 2: Proper Preparation for the Digital Age Requires Digital Access
Truth 3: Continued Investment in Print Is a Waste
Chapter Summary
Part II: Getting to 1:1
2. BYOD: Crowdsourcing Hardware and Closing the Equity Gap
An Introduction to Bring Your Own Device
Three Trends that Make BYOD Possible
Implementation Challenges for BYOD
Planning for the Issues and Adjustments Needed for BYOD
Chapter Summary
3. Take the Open Path: The Browser and Open Source--Saving Money and Improving Learning
Introduction to Open-Source Software
How Much Can We Save?
Open Source Productivity Software Resources
Strategies for Supporting Open-Source Change
Open Source and Online Instructional Materials
Free, Engaging, and Rigorous
4. Overcoming Barriers to Success: Strategies for Defeating the Inertia of Print and Other Blocking Forces
Unwavering Faith
Barrier 1: It's All About Control--Part A: Curriculum and Instruction
Barrier 1: It's All About Control--Part B: Access and Equipment
Barrier 2: One Size Fits All
Barrier 3: Risk Aversion
Chapter Summary
Part III: Building the System
5. Systems and Measurement: Aligning Instruction, Assessment, and Support Systems With 21st Century Outcomes
Three Phases of Technology Integration
Systems of School Improvement and Their Impact on 21st Century Learning
Four Foundational Systems: Part 1--Focus, Focus, Focus
Four Foundational Systems: Part 2--Instruction and Assessment
The Next Level: Critical Support Systems--Curriculum and Communication
The Next Level: Professional Support, Professional Evaluation, and Resource Deployment
Chapter Summary: What Is Your Readiness for Realignment?
6. Leading the Change Process: Modeling the Skills and Behaviors We Expect From Our Students
Staring Into the Abyss
21st Century Skills: Modeling the Change We Hope to See
Skill 1: Communication
Skill 2: Independence and Collaboration
Skill 3: Innovation and Adaptability
Skill 4: Critical Thinking
Skill 5: Information Literacy
Skill 6: Personal Responsibility
Conclusion
Glossary of Terms
References
Index
Notă biografică
Descriere
This book shows school and district leaders how to make the shift to a 1:1 computing/learning environment economically and how to align all systems, including curriculum, instruction, assessment and professional learning, to that goal.