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This book prepares educational leaders with the knowledge needed to critically evaluate, select, and use technological tools to be effective school leaders. Authors Jones and Kennedy explore the technology tools needed to support the full range of responsibilities of a school leader, including management and administration, personnel and evaluation, security and safety, instructional leadership, organizational culture and climate, external relationships, and action research. Each chapter unpacks advantages and pitfalls of various technological tools and includes case scenarios that contextualize these ideas for readers. Chapter content is also aligned with The Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL), the National Educational Leadership Preparation Standards (NELP), and the International Society of Technology Standard in Education (ISTE) standards. This timely and important book adds to the toolbox for educators preparing to become effective and cutting-edge school leaders.
List of contents
1. Introduction. 2. Management and Administration. 3. Personnel and Evaluation. 4. School Security and Safety. 5. Instructional Leadership. 6. Organizational Culture and Climate. 7. Leadership for External Relationship. 8. Technology and Its Uses for Action Research and Traditional Research..
About the author
Leslie Jones holds a Ph.D. in educational leadership and administration from Louisiana State University. She is a professor of executive leadership at University of the Holy Cross. Prior to joining the faculty at Holy Cross, Dr. Jones served as an assistant professor, associate dean, and dean of higher education leadership at Nicholl State University. Her educational experience includes classroom teaching, K-12 school leadership, and consulting.
Summary
Authors Jones and Kennedy explore the technology tools needed to support the full range of responsibilities of a school leader, including management and administration, personnel and evaluation, security and safety, instructional leadership, organizational culture and climate, external relationships, and action research.
