{"product_id":"principal-as-technology-leader","title":"Principal as Technology Leader","description":"\u003ci\u003e  \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"An excellent resource for principals—especially new principals. It will definitely help them establish their vision for technology in their schools. I read the book in one sitting.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eKim Leblanc, Region V Technology Resource Specialist\u003cbr\u003eCalcasieu Parish Public Schools, Louisiana\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e  \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e \"An invaluable resource to practicing school leaders, students in school leader preparation programs, and professors of school leadership.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eNeil J. Shipman, Clinical Associate Professor\u003cbr\u003eUniversity of North Carolina–Chapel Hill\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Illustrates that technology leadership is not about bells and whistles, but about curriculum and instructional leadership.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eJohn Artis, Assistant Superintendent\u003cbr\u003eUpper Arlington City Schools, Ohio\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Creighton does a wonderful job exploring the complexities of technology in schools.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eVicki Barnett, Course Instructor\u003cbr\u003eITT Technical Institute, Florida\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e  \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLead your school to greater technological achievement!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe larger picture in educational technology is not hardware or software, but curriculum, achievement, and technology′s overall role in education. In an engaging style, the author, also founder of the Idaho Administrative Technology Leadership Center, explores the complexities of change and implementation of technology in schools. \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Principal as Technology Leader\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003elooks at current research while providing guidelines to development and planning, and includes sample technology plans that are easy to follow and use.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn addition, the book highlights:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eInstructional leadership and curriculum   \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe digital divide between needs and availability   \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNeeds assessment   \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eStrategic planning   \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eStaff technophobia   \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTSSA standards   \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eConstructivism and Engaged Learning   \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCommunity support\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn an age of data-driven decision making and accountability, Creighton advances the argument for staff development and technology implementation that will enhance student achievement, rather than relying on outdated methods of drill and practice.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SAGE Publications Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54246844334424,"sku":"9780761945413","price":72.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9780761945413.jpg?v=1777785360","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/principal-as-technology-leader","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}