101 Best Websites for Principals

Description

Best-selling author Susan Brooks-Young offers busy principals another update to her guide to the most relevant and useful Web-based resources. 101 Best Websites for Principals, Third Edition includes new sites, revised descriptions, resources for Web 2.0 tools, and a section on Internet security concerns and safety measures. The book is organized by topics pertinent to all principals, such as finance, curriculum, professional development, and social and legal issues. And for those still unsure of their footing in cyberspace, the author provides a concise introduction to Internet basics such as ISPs, browsers, downloads, and search engines. Full correlation to the NETS*A help make this the perfect guide for principals to increase their personal productivity and technology skills. Features Quick reference charts for efficient website navigation Detailed site descriptions and highlights for principals Glossary of Internet terms to assist new users Audience Administrators (K-12), college of education faculty Topics include: Internet directorywebsite reference The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is the trusted source for professional development, knowledge generation, advocacy and leadership for innovation. ISTE is the premier membership association for educators and education leaders engaged in improving teaching and learning by advancing the effective use of technology in PK-12 and teacher education. Home of the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS), the Center for Applied Research in Educational Technology (CARET), and ISTE's annual conference (formerly known as the National Educational Computing Conference, or NECC), ISTE represents more than 100,000 professionals worldwide. We support our members with information, networking opportunities, and guidance as they face the challenge of transforming education. Some of the areas in which we publish are: -Web. 2.0 in the classroom-RSS, podcasts, and more -National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) -Professional development for educators and administrators -Integrating technology into the classroom and curriculum -Safe practices for the Internet and technology -Educational technology for parents