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Informationen zum Autor Lynne Schrum is Dean of the Abraham S. Fischler College of Education at Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Previously, she was the Dean of the College of Education and Human Services at West Virginia University. Prior to that, she was a professor and coordinator of elementary education in the College of Education and Human Development at George Mason University. Her research and teaching focus on preparing teachers for the 21st century, appropriate uses of information technology, and leadership in a digital world. She has written eleven books and numerous articles on these subjects; the most recent is How 2, Web 2: How to for Educators . Schrum served on AERA’s Council, was editor of the Journal of Research on Technology in Education (JRTE) (2002-2012), and is a past-president of the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). Barbara Levin has been a Professor in the Department of Teacher Education and Higher Education at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) since 1993. She was an elementary school teacher for 17 years before earning her Ph.D. at the University of California-Berkeley. Dr. Levin served as the Director of the Teachers Academy at UNCG, assistant department chair, and director of graduate studies. She was awarded the first Mentoring-Advising-Supervising (MAS) Award in the School of Education at UNCG. Dr. Levin also served as an Associate Editor for Teacher Education Quarterly for 8 years, and was co-PI on a 5-year, $1.4 million National Professional Development grant from the Dept. of Education called TESOL for ALL. Her research interests include: understanding how teachers’ pedagogical beliefs develop across their careers; case-based teaching; problem-based learning (PBL) ; universal design for learning (UDL); and leading, teaching, and learning with technology. Dr. Levin has published eight books and over 40 articles in well-respected research journals. Klappentext Master The Latest Educational Technology To Teach 21st Century Skills. The pace of technological change picks up speed with each passing day. Educators must place the proper emphasis on technology leadership-using proven Zusammenfassung Featuring 80% brand-new material, this second edition addresses the latest technological developments, combined with the authors’ tested methods for applying them in schools. Inhaltsverzeichnis 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 ...
