Digital Learning for All, Now : A School Leader's Guide for 1:1 on a Budget

by Jonathan P. Costa, Sr.

• ISBN13: 9781452220055
• ISBN10: 1452220050
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-03-01
• Publisher: Corwin Pr

Summary

Design the practically paperless classroom This breakthrough guide outlines field-tested strategies show how to affordably integrate technology, utilize open source and crowd sourcing, and align instructional systems and culture to optimize student learning.

Table of Contents

List of Tables and Illustrations	p. ix
Foreword	p. xiii
Preface: Potential Within Reach	p. xv
Acknowledgments	p. xxi
About the Author	p. xxiii
Why we Need Digital Learning for All, Now	p. 1
Beyond a Doubt: Digital is the Future of Teaching and Learning	p. 3
Starting With the End in Mind	p. 3
The Future of Learning and Work is Digital	p. 4
Proper Preparation for the Digital Age Requires Digital Access	p. 13
Continued Investment in Print is a Waste	p. 15
Chapter Summary	p. 21
Getting to 1:1	p. 23
BYOD: Crowdsourcing Hardware and Closing the Equity Gap	p. 25
An Introduction to Bring Your Own Device	p. 25
Three Trends That Make BYOD Possible	p. 26
Implementation Challenges for BYOD	p. 38
Planning for the Issues and Adjustments Needed for BYOD	p. 49
Chapter Summary	p. 52
Take the Open Path: The Browser and Open SourceùSaving Money and Improving Learning	p. 53
Introduction to Open-Source Software	p. 53
How Much Can We Save?	p. 60
Open-Source Productivity Software Resources	p. 61
Strategies for Supporting Open-Source Change	p. 64
Open Source and Online Instructional Materials	p. 69
Free, Engaging, and Rigorous	p. 72
Chapter Summary	p. 80
	p. 81
Unwavering Faith	p. 81
It's All About ControlùPart A: Curriculum and Instruction	p. 83
It's All About ControlùPart B: Access and Equipment	p. 88
One Size Fits All	p. 92
Risk Aversion	p. 95
Chapter Summary	p. 104
Building the System	p. 105
Systems and Measurement: Aligning Instruction, Assessment, and Support Systems With 21st Century Outcomes	p. 107
Three Phases of Technology Integration	p. 107
Systems of School Improvement and Their Impact on 21st Century Learning	p. 110
Four Foundational Systems: Part 1ùFocus, Focus, Focus	p. 114
Four Foundational Systems: Part 2ùInstruction and Assessment	p. 123
The Next Level: Critical Support SystemsùCurriculum and Communication	p. 128
The Next Level: Professional Support, Professional Evaluation, and Resource Deployment	p. 131
Chapter Summary: What is Your Readiness for Realignment?	p. 135
Leading the Change Process: Modeling the Skills and Behaviors We Expect From Our Students	p. 137
Staring Into the Abyss	p. 137
21st Century Skills: Modeling the Change We Hope to See	p. 139
Communication	p. 141
Independence and Collaboration	p. 144
Innovation and Adaptability	p. 146
Critical Thinking	p. 148
Information Literacy	p. 151
Personal Responsibility	p. 155
Conclusion	p. 159
Glossary of Terms	p. 161
References	p. 165
Index	p. 169
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