Everchanging technology and a generation of digitalnative studentschallenge educators to keep pace especially in preparing students for asuccessful future in an... » 

Everchanging technology and a generation of digitalnative studentschallenge educators to keep pace especially in preparing students for asuccessful future in an increasingly technologically advanced world.Wellknown technology specialist and consultant Susan BrooksYoung emphasizesthat incorporating effective regular use of technology as a tool for teachingand learning is imperative if we want to stay in the game. In this new bookBrooksYoung combines her most popular work into a collection of practicaltechnology strategies and issues most critical for busy school leaders. Thebook is organized into four sections each focusing on a different aspect oftechnology leadershipo New Literacies the latest technology advances and opportunities forintegration in schoolso Engaging Teachers and Students tools and strategies for professionaldevelopment establishing a web presence classroom blogs and distancelearningo Providing a Reliable Infrastructure techready facilities cost managementsoftware and networks and the role of technology coordinatorso Legal and Social Concerns Internet safety and security precautionscopyright and plagiarism concerns homeschool communications and much moreSchool leaders will find detailed and concise information extensive resourcesand reflective questions for personal use or group discussion. Thiscomprehensive straightforward guide provides all the tools needed foreffective technology leadership. «