ABSTRACT

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.

part I|34 pages

The Why of Educational Change and Innovation Adoption

chapter 1|3 pages

Focusing on the Why

chapter 3|5 pages

A Primer on Educational Change

chapter 4|9 pages

Talking the Talk of Educational Change

chapter 5|10 pages

Different Perspectives on Change

part II|68 pages

The How of Educational Change and Innovation Adoption: Learners, Technology, and Instructional Practices

chapter 8|10 pages

The iMakers

chapter 9|30 pages

Digital Technology

chapter 10|14 pages

Instructional Practices

part III|77 pages

The What of Educational Change and Innovation Adoption: The PURPOSE Framework

chapter 11|2 pages

An Overview of the PURPOSE Framework

chapter 12|12 pages

Phase One: Planning

chapter 13|12 pages

Phase Two: Understanding

chapter 14|7 pages

Phase Three: Researching

chapter 15|19 pages

Phase Four: Preparing

chapter 16|8 pages

Phase Five: Operationalizing

chapter 17|7 pages

Phase Six: Sustaining

chapter 18|6 pages

Phase Seven: Evaluating