Educational Leadership and Planning for Technology, 5th edition

SECTION I Basic Concepts and Foundations

1 Introduction to Technology and Planning

Purpose

The Potential in Primary and Secondary Schools

The Beginning Years

Steady Progress in Administrative Systems
Instructional Systems Show Promise

The Need for Planning

The Systems Approach

Organization

Summary

Key Concepts and Questions

Suggested Activities

References

 

2 Basic Concepts of Planning

Planning Fundamentals

Schools as Social Systems

Evaluating the Bottom Line: The Social Process and Rational Models

Common Elements of Educational Planning

Comprehensiveness

Collaboration

Commitment

Continuity

Planning for Technology

Taking a Positive Attitude to Evaluation

Administrative and Instructional Applications

Planning for Administrative Applications

Planning for Instructional Applications

Case Study

Summary

Key Concepts and Questions

Suggested Activities

References

 

3 Technology, Learning, and Equity Issues
Technocentric Education

When Should Computer Education Begin?

Special Education

Gender Issues

Digital Divide Issues

Case Study

Summary

Key Concepts and Questions

Suggested Activities

References

 

SECTION II Technology in Action

4 Technology for School Leadership

Knowledge Is Power

The Age of Knowledge

Databases

Electronic Spreadsheets

Office Automation

Specialized Administrative Applications

Integrating It All Together: Data-Driven Decision Making

Case Study

Summary

Key Concepts and Questions

Suggested Activities

References

 

5 Wisdom and Data-Driven Decision Making

Defining Data-Driven Decision Making

Information Infrastructure  

Hardware for Effective Data Management and Access

Software for Data Management and Analysis

People, Decision Making, and the

Social Nature of Information

The Data Analyst

Data-Driven Decision Making Applications

School Enrollment Projections

Improving Teaching and Learning

The Anatomy of a Survey

Evaluation and Nurturing the Process

Summary

Key Concepts and Questions

Suggested Activities

References

 

6. Technology in Instruction

Instructional Computing: A New Beginning

Instructional Computing: Some History

A Brief Review of the Research

Defining Technology’s Role: A Touch of Philosophy

Classification Systems and Definitions of Terms

Instructional Software Tools

Instructional 

Basic Technology Tools

Word Processing and Desktop Publishing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Electronic Encyclopedias and Reference Works

Specialized Tools and Probeware

Electronic Textbooks (EBooks)

Learning Tools

Drill and Practice

Tutorials

Simulations

Instructional Gaming, Problem Solvingand MUVEs

Programming and Authoring Tools

Programs

High-Level Programming Languages
Authoring Languages
Integrated Learning Systems
Multimedia: A Brief Word
Data Communications
Curriculum Integration and Planning
Case Study
Summary
Key Concepts and Questions
Suggested Activities
References

 

7 Multimedia in Education
Multimedia Defined
Multimedia for Multiple Intelligences
Multimedia Literacy
Multimedia Technology

Five Levels of Digital Media

The Evolution of Video Technology

Videocassette

Analog Videodisc Technology

Digital Versatile Disc Technology

Multimedia Software

Authoring

Image, Video, and Sound Editing

Digital Animation

Multimedia for Teaching and Learning

Multimedia Resources and Copyrights

Media Distribution Systems - Whiteboards

Case Study

Summary

Key Concepts and Questions

Suggested Activities

References

 

8 Data Communications, the Internet, and Educational Applications
Data Communications in the Schools

The Internet

A Brief History

The Internet Today

The Future of the Internet

The World Wide Web

Protocols and Client Servers

Uniform Resource Locator (URL)

Web Browsers and Search Engines

Commercial Online Services

Applications on the Internet

Multimedia and the Web

Designing Multimedia for Web-Based Learning

Desktop Videoconferencing

The Internet and Education

Global E-Mail

Information Navigation

Creating Web Sites

Blogging on the Web

Course Management Software (CMS)

The Internet and Distance Learning

Summary

Key Concepts and Questions

Suggested Activities

References

 

9 Distance Learning
Distance Learning Defined

Distance Learning Technologies: An Overview

Blended Learning

The Extent of Distance Learning in K-12 Education

Designing Instructional Materials: A Comparison of Distance Learning Technologies

The Interactive Videoconference

Asynchronous Learning Using the Internet and World Wide Web

Blended Learning Course

Distance Learning Providers

Distance Learning: Some Issues

The Future of K-12 Distance Learning

Case Study

Summary

Key Concepts and Questions

Suggested Activities

References

 

SECTION III Planning and Implementation

10 Hardware and Software Evaluation

Decisions, Decisions, Decisions

A Look at Hardware

A Look at Software

Hardware Evaluation Criteria

Performance

Compatibility

Modularity/Expandability

Ergonomics

Software Availability

Vendor

Cost

Software Evaluation Criteria

Efficiency

Ease of Use

Documentation

Hardware Requirements

Vendor

Cost

Issues in Evaluating Hardware

Evaluating Hardware for Administrative Applications

Evaluating Hardware for Instructional Applications

Mainframes and Servers

Bulk Purchasing, State Contracts and Life Cycles</INST> </PG></H2>

Issues in Evaluating Software

Administrative Software Evaluation

Instructional Software Evaluation  

Open Source Software

Software Life Cycles 

Case Study

Summary

Key Concepts and Questions

Suggested Activities

References

 

11 People, Technology and Professional Development

A Long Way to Go

The Professional Development Planning Model

Who Learns?

Different Alternatives for Different Needs

Designing and Implementing Effective Staff Development Programs

Hands-On Activities

One-on-One Coaching

Training the Trainer

Teachers Need Equipment, Too!

Incentives

Evaluation and Review

A Continuous Process

Resources

Case Study

Summary

Key Concepts and Questions

Suggested Activities

References

 

12 Facilities, Policies and Procedures
Getting Bigger

Staffing and Administration

Central Laboratories

Physical Environment

Facilities for Administrative Applications

Facilities for Instructional Applications

Data Communications Facilities and Information Infrastructur

Hardware Maintenance

Making Repairs

Providing Preventive Maintenance

Upgrading

Software Maintenance and Distribution

Policies, Procedures, and Documentation

Policies

Procedures

Documentation

Security

The Helping Place

Case Study

Summary

Key Concepts and Questions

Suggested Activities

References

 

13 Financial Planning

Technology Can Be Expensive

The Cost-Effectiveness of Technology

A Time Line for Financial Planning

The Budget Worksheet

A Budget Modeland Total Cost of Ownership

Special Considerations of Budgeting for Computer Applications

Opting for Centralized or Decentralized

Computer Facilities

Hiring a Consultant

Standardizing on a Common Vendor

Hardware First, Other Needs Later?

Choosing a Purchasing Plan

Sources of Funds

The School District Budget

Bond Issues

Governmental Entities

Gifts and Grants

Case Study

Summary

Key Concepts and Questions

Suggested Activities

References

Epilogue

Appendix A Basic Concepts of Computer Technology

Appendix B Educational Leader Competencies

Appendix C Instructional Software Evaluation Factors

Glossary

Index