Synopses & Reviews
School leaders strive to use cutting-edge technology resources in ways that meet instructional needs and provide an appropriate and safe environment for students and staff members. Designed for administrators, school technology teams, and technology coordinators, this comprehensive and well written resource provides much-needed guidance for working with staff, parents, students, and community members to address instructional and privacy issues related to the use of current and emerging technologies.Christopher Wells defines the components of a school's technology system, explains the legal concerns and potential problems that may arise, and offers concrete strategies for successful development, communication, implementation, and maintenance of meaningful technology policies for schools and districts. Smarter Clicking: School Technology Policies That Work contains leadership ideas to help educators support a collaborative learning culture through technology, rather than an environment where students and staff members feel restricted. Use this authoritative and practical text to facilitate effective technology policies for your school community
Synopsis
Develop safe technology practices that support learning and protect your school, staff, and students
Designed to support appropriate use of technology for teaching and learning, this comprehensive guide gives school leaders a clear road map for creating, implementing, and maintaining effective instructional technology policies. In jargon-free terms, Wells explains legal considerations and offers case studies and concrete strategies to help educators:
- Evaluate their school's needs
- Involve stakeholders in a collaborative effort
- Protect student and staff privacy
- Respond to challenges presented by social networking and emerging technologies
- Avoid inappropriate, costly use of technology
- Develop acceptable use policies
Synopsis
Designed to support appropriate use of technology for teaching and learning, thisreader-friendly resource helps school leaders create, implement, and maintain effective instructional technology policies.