Technology Integration and Foundations for Effective Leadership

Technology Integration and Foundations for Effective Leadership
Author: Wang, Shuyan
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 443
Release: 2012-12-31
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1466626879

As new technology continues to emerge, the training and education of learning new skills and strategies become important for professional development. Therefore, technology leadership plays a vital role for the use of technology in organizations by providing guidance in the many aspects of using technologies. Technology Integration and Foundations for Effective Leadership provides detailed information on the aspects of effective technology leadership, highlighting instructions on creating a technology plan as well as the successful integration of technology into the educational environment. This reference source aims to offer a sense of structure and basic information on designing, developing, and evaluating technology projects to ensure maximum success.

Technology Integration and Foundations for Effective Leadership

Technology Integration and Foundations for Effective Leadership
Author: Shuyan Wang
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2013
Genre:
ISBN: 9781466627185

"This book provides detailed information on effective technology leadership by creating a blueprint for technology plans and the successful integration of technology into the educational environment" - Provided by publisher.

Digital Leadership

Digital Leadership
Author: Eric Sheninger
Publisher: Corwin Press
Total Pages: 227
Release: 2019-04-03
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1544350821

Lead for efficacy in these disruptive times! Just as the digital landscape is constantly evolving, the second edition of Digital Leadership moves past trends and fads to focus on the essence of leading innovative change in education now and in the future. As society and technology evolve at what seems a dizzying pace, the demands on leaders are changing as well. With a greater emphasis on leadership dispositions, this revamped edition also features New structure and organization emphasizing the interconnectivity of the Pillars of Digital Leadership to drive sustainable change Innovative strategies and leadership practices that enhance school culture and drive learning improvement Updated vignettes from digital leaders who have successfully implemented the included strategies New online resources, informative graphics, and end of chapter guiding questions Now is the time to embrace innovation, technology, and flexibility to create a learning culture that provides students with 21st century critical competencies!

Enhancing Social Presence in Online Learning Environments

Enhancing Social Presence in Online Learning Environments
Author: Marmon, Michael
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 341
Release: 2018-03-16
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1522532307

The use of media to create and maintain a public presence has become a ubiquitous aspect of daily life. Such interactions should be used to enhance other aspects of life that have become heavily technology-driven, such as education. Enhancing Social Presence in Online Learning Environments is a critical scholarly publication that explores the different perspectives of public latency and the creation of electronic educational formats that mimic the experience of traditional classrooms. Featuring a wide range of coverage on topics that include active learning, teacher authority, and computer-mediated communication, this publication is geared toward educators, professionals, school administrators, researchers, and practitioners in the field of education.

Advancing Knowledge in Higher Education: Universities in Turbulent Times

Advancing Knowledge in Higher Education: Universities in Turbulent Times
Author: Fitzgerald, Tanya
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 354
Release: 2014-06-30
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1466662034

Over the last three decades, higher education institutions have experienced massive changes. In particular, institutions of higher education have been positioned as a means to contribute to the knowledge economy and gain a level of competitive advantage in the global marketplace. Advancing Knowledge in Higher Education: Universities in Turbulent Times addresses ways in which knowledge is shaped, produced, and reworked to meet international demands for productive workforces. Divided into three sections that interrogate the higher education policy context, knowledge production, and knowledge workers, this reference publication focuses on the role of higher education in business value creation and competitive advantage, serving as a useful reference for academicians, professionals, researchers, and students.

Critical Examinations of Distance Education Transformation across Disciplines

Critical Examinations of Distance Education Transformation across Disciplines
Author: Scheg, Abigail G.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 353
Release: 2014-10-31
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1466665564

In recent years, distance education programs have grown to allow greater educational opportunities to a diverse set of learners from all over the world. As remote learning becomes a widespread practice, universities too must adapt to this changing educational landscape. Critical Examinations of Distance Education Transformation across Disciplines provides an interdisciplinary look at the development of distance learning in higher education. This reference work bridges the gap between disciplines by offering practical tools and solutions for successful distance education implementation. Educators, administrators, and researchers across academia will find this publication a timely and relevant resource.

Key Competencies in ICT and Informatics: Implications and Issues for Educational Professionals and Management

Key Competencies in ICT and Informatics: Implications and Issues for Educational Professionals and Management
Author: Don Passey
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 355
Release: 2014-12-15
Genre: Education
ISBN: 3662457709

This book features a selection of thoroughly refereed papers presented at two subconferences of the IFIP TC 3 Conference on Key Competencies in Informatics and Information and Communication Technologies: the IFIP WG 3.4 Conference on Key Competencies for Educating ICT Professionals, KCICTP 2014, and the IFIP WG 3.7 Conference on Information Technology in Educational Management, ITEM 2014, held in Potsdam, Germany, in July 2014. The 28 revised full papers were carefully reviewed and selected from numerous submissions. They are organized in the following topical sections: key competencies for educating ICT professionals; key competencies, learning and life transitions; key competencies and school management; and education stakeholders and key competencies.

Bridging the Scholar-Practitioner Gap in Human Resources Development

Bridging the Scholar-Practitioner Gap in Human Resources Development
Author: Hughes, Claretha
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2016-03-17
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 146669999X

Human resource professionals are an essential part of an organization; by helping to establish a rapport between employees and their managers and providing individual support, they ensure the overall well-being and success of an establishment. However, in certain sectors, such as academia or industrial settings, their role still remains unclear. Bridging the Scholar-Practitioner Gap in Human Resources Development examines the knowledge breach in the role of human resources professionals and the pivotal role they play in an organization. Featuring timely research, future implications, and practical applications of theoretical assumptions, this publication is a pivotal source for professionals, practitioners, academics, and researchers interested in the impact human resources specialists have in organizational settings.

Advanced Research in Adult Learning and Professional Development: Tools, Trends, and Methodologies

Advanced Research in Adult Learning and Professional Development: Tools, Trends, and Methodologies
Author: Wang, Victor C.X.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 392
Release: 2013-10-31
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1466646160

Continuous advances in technologies, individuals, and the workplace have increased the importance of adult learning and professional development for keeping up with the current pace of technologies and information. Advanced Research in Adult Learning and Professional Development: Tools, Trends, and Methodologies explores the understanding, practice, and research within technical education and professional development. By providing a comprehensive view on educational technologies for adult learning, this book is essential for lecturers, practitioners, as well as academics interested in a variety of research in continuing education.

Impact of Learning Analytics on Curriculum Design and Student Performance

Impact of Learning Analytics on Curriculum Design and Student Performance
Author: Kumar Singh, Manoj
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 234
Release: 2018-02-02
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1522553703

The quality of students’ learning experiences is a critical concern for all educational institutions. With the assistance of modern technological advances, educational establishments have the capability to better understand the strengths and weaknesses of their learning programs. Impact of Learning Analytics on Curriculum Design and Student Performance is a critical scholarly resource that examines the connection between learning analytics and evaluations and their impact on curriculum design and student performance in educational institutions. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics, such as academic support, large scale assessment, and educational research methods, this book is geared towards educators, professionals, school administrators, researchers, and practitioners in the field of education.