Includes bibliographical references (pages 267-273) and indexes.

Foreword / Daniel J. Hoesing -- Preface: Rationale and purpose -- What's new in this book -- Acknowledgments -- About the authors -- 1. Changing environments in technology. Technology: a catalyst for change -- Educational technology and innovations in learning -- Focusing on social media and ethical issues -- School technology goals -- Strategies for success -- Future challenges -- Reflective activities -- 2. Leadership and planning. Educational leadership in the 21st century -- Technology for school leaders -- Technology leadership roles -- Establishing and maintaining commitment -- Project outline -- Yearly plans -- Future challenges -- Reflective activities -- 3. Technology and professional development. Professional development based on strategy -- Professional development models -- Strategies for success -- Future challenges -- Reflective activities -- 4. Teaching and learning with technology. Technology linked with the context -- Going deeper into teaching and learning with technology -- Future challenges -- Reflective activities -- 5. The culture of technology. The principal as the builder of technology culture -- A culture of responsibility -- Future challenges -- Reflective activities -- Resource A -- 6. Public relations and technology. Administrative roles in public relationships -- The public relations process -- Communication strategies -- School-community relations -- Future challenges -- Reflective activities -- 7. Financial management. Funding public education -- Successful grant writing for technology -- Grant proposal -- Implementation plan -- Success in financing technology -- Future challenges -- Reflective activities -- 8. Infrastructure: future-proofing school technology plans. Consider learning and communication -- Future-proofing your technology infrastructure -- Regional centers and technology hubs -- Management, service, and maintenance -- Technology infrastructure elements in 21st century schools -- Future challenges -- Reflective activities -- 9. Technology plan evaluation. The final piece of the puzzle -- Leadership -- Measuring connectivity -- Strategies for success -- Future challenges -- Reflective activities.

Written for school leaders, technology coordinators, and curriculum leaders, this book focuses on how to plan and provide for technology use in schools to support and enhance learning.

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