Making Technology Work in Schools

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Making Technology Work in Schools is an easy-to-use guide for transforming your school into a learner-centered, tech-rich environment. School systems are increasingly adopting ambitious new educational technologies, but how do you make sure they are yielding effective teaching and learning experiences? The authors’ proven, intuitive practices speak directly to academic coaches, school technology leads, district technology directors, and teachers on special assignment who are responsible for introducing new tools and programs. After reading this book, you will be able to better prepare the educators you serve to empower their learners, whether digitally savvy or not, to be engaged, collaborative, and better prepared for college and careers. Cover Half Title Series Page Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Contents Foreword Preface Acknowledgments PART I: THE WHY OF EDUCATIONAL CHANGE AND INNOVATION ADOPTION 1. Focusing on the Why 2. The Why of Educational Change and Innovation Adoption 3. A Primer on Educational Change 4. Talking the Talk of Educational Change 5. Different Perspectives on Change PART II: THE HOW OF EDUCATIONAL CHANGE AND INNOVATION ADOPTION: LEARNERS, TECHNOLOGY, AND INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES 6. An Ecological Perspective on Teaching and Learning 7. Teacher Self-Efficacy and Collective Teacher Efficacy 8. The iMakers 9. Digital Technology 10. Instructional Practices PART III: THE WHAT OF EDUCATIONAL CHANGE AND INNOVATION ADOPTION: THE PURPOSE FRAMEWORK 11. An Overview of the PURPOSE Framework 12. Phase One: Planning 13. Phase Two: Understanding 14. Phase Three: Researching 15. Phase Four: Preparing 16. Phase Five: Operationalizing 17. Phase Six: Sustaining 18. Phase Seven: Evaluating References