Digital Learning for All, Now - A School Leader''s Guide for 1:1 on a Budget

Informationen zum Autor Jonathan P. Costa, Sr. is director of school and program services for the EDUCATION CONNECTION, a regional education service center in Litchfield, Connecticut. A former public and private school social studies teacher, educational consultant and businessman, Costa’s current responsibilities include supervision of the highly regarded Center for 21st Century Skills and the delivery of all professional development and consulting interventions on behalf of the agency throughout the tri-state area. Through his 30 years of service, he has provided close support for strategic and technology planning in dozens of districts, guided all manner of instructional improvements, as well as consulted on the promotion, identification, definition, instruction and assessment of 21 st century skills. He is a frequent speaker at regional and national conferences and his writings have appeared in publications as varied as Educational Leadership and Runner’s World .   Klappentext Designing the practically paperless classroomImagine students carrying mobile devices instead of a backpack. This breakthrough guide shows educators how to affordably transform schools into digital learning centers. Jonathan P. Costa, Sr. outlines a step-by-step road map of solutions for overcoming budget and systems barriers and moving forward with a sense of urgency. His field-tested strategies show how to: Acquire and pay for necessary equipment Save money by utilizing open source, crowd sourcing, and Bring Your Own Device Align instruction, assessment, curriculum, and professional development for a 21st century learning environmentA content-rich companion website provides adaptable tools, step-by-step guidance, resources, and access to an online interactive community. Zusammenfassung 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis 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, F...

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Jonathan P. Costa, Sr. is director of school and program services for the EDUCATION CONNECTION, a regional education service center in Litchfield, Connecticut. A former public and private school social studies teacher, educational consultant and businessman, Costa’s current responsibilities include supervision of the highly regarded Center for 21st Century Skills and the delivery of all professional development and consulting interventions on behalf of the agency throughout the tri-state area. Through his 30 years of service, he has provided close support for strategic and technology planning in dozens of districts, guided all manner of instructional improvements, as well as consulted on the promotion, identification, definition, instruction and assessment of 21^st century skills. He is a frequent speaker at regional and national conferences and his writings have appeared in publications as varied as Educational Leadership and Runner’s World.
 

Product details

• Authors: Jonathan P. Costa, Costa Jonathan P., Jonathan P. Costa Sr, Jonathan P. Costa Sr., Sr. Jonathan P. Costa
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 08.05.2012
• EAN: 9781452220055
• ISBN: 978-1-4522-2005-5
• No. of pages: 208
• Subjects: Education and learning > Learning aids/university-entrance diploma theory; Humanities, art, music > Education > School education, didactics, methodology; EDUCATION / Computers & Technology, EDUCATION / Teaching / Materials & Devices