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Educational Leadership and Planning for Technology, 4/E
Anthony G. Picciano, Hunter College, CUNY

ISBN-10: 0131194712
ISBN-13: 9780131194717

Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Copyright: 2006
Format: Paper; 384 pp
Published: 06/17/2005

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For courses in Introduction to Educational Administration and Leadership.

The fourth edition of Educational Leadership and Planning for Technology is designed to provide educators with both the theoretical and the practical considerations for planning and implementing technology, particularly computer applications, in schools.  Basic concepts of technology and planning that use systems theory are presented.  Emphasis is placed on the importance of the total application of technology as opposed to any individual component, be it hardware, software, facilities, personnel, or finances.  This book is meant to form a foundation from which educators will provide leadership and become agents for realizing the powerful potential of technology in their schools.

 

  • Distance learning coverage.

    • Devotes an entire chapter to distance learning and its relationship to World Wide Web-based delivery.

  • Emphasis on the World Wide Web and the Internet.

    • Each chapter closes with activities making use of the World Wide Web and the Internet.

  • Coverage of educational leader competencies.

    • Discusses the competencies necessary for leaders to plan, develop, and implement technology in their schools.

  • Case studies-Located at the end of chapters.

    • Profile actual scenarios that can be used as discussion topics or assignments to encourage students to think about and apply the text's material.

  • Glossary.

    • Provides a quick and useful reference of technical terms.

  • Basic computer concepts.

    • Offers a concise resource for readers to research a fundamental aspect of technology.

  • NEW Material has been added- including data-driven decision making, distance learning, wireless local area networks, and digital video technologies.
  • NEW End-of-chapter case studies (4) have been developed- and all case studies from the previous edition have been updated.

Section I  Basic Concepts and Foundations

Chapter 1  Introduction to Technology and Planning

Chapter 2  Basic Concepts of Planning

Chapter 3  Technology, Learning, and Equity Issues

Section II  Applications

Chapter 4  Technology in Educational Administration

Chapter 5  Technology in Instruction

Chapter 6  Multimedia in Education

Chapter 7  Data Communications, the Internet, and Educational Applications

Chapter 8  Distance Learning

Section III  Planning and Implementation

Chapter 9  Hardware Planning and Evaluation

Chapter 10  Software Selection and Evaluation

Chapter 11  Staff Development

Chapter 12  Managing Facilities

Chapter 13  Financial Planning

Epilogue

Appendix A  Basic Concepts of Computer Technology

Appendix B  Educational Leader Competencies

Appendix C  Instructional Software Evaluation Factors

Glossary

Index

For Introduction to Educational Administration / Leadership


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