Leading 21st Century Schools

Foreword Preface Acknowledgments About the Authors Part One. Leading 21st Century Schools: A Brave New World for Administrators, Teachers, and Students Chapter 1. Leading 21st Century Schools: What Strategic School Leaders Need to Know Introduction Leadership and Systemic Change Our Vision for 21st Century Schools What Is Your Vision? What Drives Change? Changing Standards Conclusion Activities to Consider . . . Chapter 2. 21st Century Students and Teachers: Ensuring Their Success Introduction Who Are Our Students? What Do Our Students Need to Know? What About Our Teachers? How to Lead and Keep the Millenial Generation Conclusion Activities to Consider . . . Chapter 3. Tools for School Leaders: Enhancing Communication and Building Partnerships Introduction Communication Tools for School Leaders Communicating and Collaborating With the School Board Harnessing Support in the Local and Global Community Conclusion Activities to Consider . . . Chapter 4. Ensuring Success: Legal, Safety, Ethical, and Curricular Considerations for School Leaders Introduction Education Is Key Acceptable/Responsible Use Policies Copyright Evaluating Websites Creating a Digital Citizenship Curriculum Conclusion Activities to Consider . . . Part Two. Important Considerations for 21st Century Teaching and Learning Chapter 5. Issues to Decide: One-to-One, BYOD, Smartphones, and More Introduction First Step: Developing a Shared Vision More Decisions and Implementation Sustaining the Infrastructure Other Trends in Technology Conclusion Activities to Consider . . . Chapter 6. Web 2.0, Apps, Social Media, and Other Tools Introduction New Tools and How They Work Web 2.0: What′s All the Excitement? Free and Ubiquitous Web 2.0 Tools for Teaching and Learning Conclusion Activities to Consider . . . Chapter 7. Content-Focused Curriculum Tools Introduction Shifting to Digital Curriculum Resources TPACK Common Core State Standards Content-Specific Uses of Digital Technology Conclusion Activities to Consider . . . Chapter 8. Important Considerations for 21st Century Leaders: Hard Questions and Promising Answers Introduction Dream an Educational Environment for All Learners Trends in Education Preparing for and Managing Constant Change Time Shifting: Online and Flipped Learning Blending Formal and Informal Education Other Trends to Watch Addressing the Digital Divide What Does All This Mean for a School Leader? Limited Resources and Your Needs Conclusion Activities to Consider . . . References Index