The Connected School

by Barbara Means; William R. Penuel; Christine Padilla

• ISBN13: 9780787959531
• ISBN10: 0787959537
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-10-01
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass

Summary

Take an intimate look at six technology-using high schools and gain useful insight regarding how computer and Internet technology can best support teaching and learning.The Connected School offers school administrators, leaders, and teachers a behind-the-scenes look at what happens when a school becomes "connected," not just in terms of computers and networking but in terms of teacher collaboration and support as well. Based on the real life experiences of six "connected" schools, the authors make a compelling case for the appropriate use of technology and show how it can greatly enhance students' learning experiences and further their educational goals, even in challenging urban settings.

Author Biography

Barbara Means is directs of the Center for Technology in Learning at SRI International, an independent nonprofit research organization based in Menlo Park, California. She also codirects the assessment research team of the Center for Innovation Learning Technologies, a center funded by the National Science Foundation. William R. Penuel is a senior educational researcher at the Center for Technology in Learning at SRI International. Christine Padilla is assistant director of SRI's Center for Education Policy.

Table of Contents

Preface	xi
The Authors	xvii
Introduction	1	(16)
Technology, Equity, and School Reform
Now We've Come to the Point Where We've Started	17	(28)
Moving Beyond Providing Technology Access
Toss the Typewriters!	45	(28)
Connecting to the New World of Work
Don't Call Us a Computer School!	73	(32)
Technology in Support of Academics
Like a Family	105	(34)
Technology's Role in a Progressive High School
Taking It to the Next Level	139	(31)
Seeking Technology to Match Their Students
Show Them How We're Learning	170	(24)
Students at the Tech Center
Summing Up	194	(37)
Technology Use in Urban High Schools
References	231	(6)
Index	237