Information Technology for Schools Creating Practical Knowledge to Improve Student Performance

by Kallick, Bena; Wilson, James M.

• ISBN13: 9780787955229
• ISBN10: 0787955221
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-10-12
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass

Summary

Sponsored by the International Network of Principals' Centers"This unique book leads to higher levels of student performance by providing a thoughtful context and practical framework for understanding the potential of technology to enrich teaching and learning." --Lois B. Cohn, IBM certified business transformation consultant"At last educators have a resource that offers a user-friAndly approach to applying technology to student learning and organizational growth." --Judith R. Fox, superintendent of schools, Byram Hills School District, Armonk, New YorkThe push for higher educational standards and greater accountability has increased the demand for better information on the progress of schools and their students. Yet few schools and districts have the technological infrastructure to gather useful and credible data. This timely volume explores the ways in which educators can use technology to improve academic environments, school operations, and learning outcomes.From the classroom to the school district, Information Technology for Schools presents successful approaches to using technology to serve different educational priorities. The contributing authors discuss the challenge of planning integrated information systems, establishing benchmarks to measure overall progress, and harnessing technology to improve curriculum and teaching practice. They highlight practical questions for educational stakeholders and provide sound advice on building effective information technology systems.

Author Biography

BENA KALLICK is an international education consultant and co-founder and co-director of Technology Pathways Corporation.JAMES M. WILSON III is founder and director of Data and Decision Analysis Inc. and co-founder and co-director of Technology Pathways Corporation.

Table of Contents

Preface	xi
The International Network of Principals' Centers	xvii
The Editors	xix
The Contributors	xxi
A Model for Organizational Learning: The Feedback Spiral	1	(10)
Bena Kallick
James M. Wilson III
Involving Stakeholders in Developing Technology	11	(6)
Ben Norman
Tracking Data on Student Achievement: Questions and Lessons	17	(16)
Sherry P. King
Linking Technology to Educational Improvements	33	(10)
Jonathan P. Costa Sr.
Esther Bobowick
Using Technology to Promote Classroom Innovation	43	(10)
Kenneth C. Holvig
Gerald Crisci
Learning About Technology Through Action Research	53	(2)
Barbara Schain Spitz
Madge Hildebrandt Klais
Teaching Computer Search Skills to Middle School Students	55	(20)
Madge Hildebrandt Klais
Building Technological Expertise Among Teachers	75	(18)
Esther Bobowick
Creating an Information Infrastructure: Challenges for the Future	93	(24)
Bena Kallick
James M. Wilson III
Index	117