| Jonathan P. Costa, Sr. | Education Connection |
Foreword by Kenneth R. Freeston
| © 2012 | 208 pages | 7" x 10" |
| Paperback | ISBN: | 9781452220055 | $34.95 | Add to Cart |
| Ebook | ISBN: | 9781452279367 |
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| List of Tables and Illustrations | |
| Foreword by Kenneth R. Freeston | |
| Preface: Potential Within Reach | |
| Acknowledgments | |
| About the Author | |
| Part I: Why We Need Digital Learning for All, Now | |
| 1. Beyond a Doubt: Digital Is the Future of Teaching and Learning | |
| Starting With the End in Mind | |
| Truth 1: The Future of Learning and Work Is Digital | |
| Truth 2: Proper Preparation for the Digital Age Requires Digital Access | |
| Truth 3: Continued Investment in Print Is a Waste | |
| Chapter Summary | |
| Part II: Getting to 1:1 | |
| 2. BYOD: Crowdsourcing Hardware and Closing the Equity Gap | |
| An Introduction to Bring Your Own Device | |
| Three Trends that Make BYOD Possible | |
| Implementation Challenges for BYOD | |
| Planning for the Issues and Adjustments Needed for BYOD | |
| Chapter Summary | |
| 3. Take the Open Path: The Browser and Open Source--Saving Money and Improving Learning | |
| Introduction to Open-Source Software | |
| How Much Can We Save? | |
| Open Source Productivity Software Resources | |
| Strategies for Supporting Open-Source Change | |
| Open Source and Online Instructional Materials | |
| Free, Engaging, and Rigorous | |
| 4. Overcoming Barriers to Success: Strategies for Defeating the Inertia of Print and Other Blocking Forces | |
| Unwavering Faith | |
| Barrier 1: It's All About Control--Part A: Curriculum and Instruction | |
| Barrier 1: It's All About Control--Part B: Access and Equipment | |
| Barrier 2: One Size Fits All | |
| Barrier 3: Risk Aversion | |
| Chapter Summary | |
| Part III: Building the System | |
| 5. Systems and Measurement: Aligning Instruction, Assessment, and Support Systems With 21st Century Outcomes | |
| Three Phases of Technology Integration | |
| Systems of School Improvement and Their Impact on 21st Century Learning | |
| Four Foundational Systems: Part 1--Focus, Focus, Focus | |
| Four Foundational Systems: Part 2--Instruction and Assessment | |
| The Next Level: Critical Support Systems--Curriculum and Communication | |
| The Next Level: Professional Support, Professional Evaluation, and Resource Deployment | |
| Chapter Summary: What Is Your Readiness for Realignment? | |
| 6. Leading the Change Process: Modeling the Skills and Behaviors We Expect From Our Students | |
| Staring Into the Abyss | |
| 21st Century Skills: Modeling the Change We Hope to See | |
| Skill 1: Communication | |
| Skill 2: Independence and Collaboration | |
| Skill 3: Innovation and Adaptability | |
| Skill 4: Critical Thinking | |
| Skill 5: Information Literacy | |
| Skill 6: Personal Responsibility | |
| Conclusion | |
| Glossary of Terms | |
| References | |
| Index |
| Jonathan P. Costa, Sr. | Education Connection |
Foreword by Kenneth R. Freeston
| © 2012 | 208 pages | 7" x 10" |
| ISBN: 9781452220055 | Paperback | Suggested Retail Price: $34.95 | Bookstore Price: $27.96 |
| ISBN: 9781452279367 | Electronic Version | Suggested Retail Price: $34.95 | Bookstore Price: $27.96 |
Designing the practically paperless classroom
Instead of carrying bulging backpacks, imagine students carrying mobile devices that allow them to access information from anywhere at any time. How do we transition from print to digital learning in the midst of economic challenges? This breakthrough guide shows educators how to affordably make the shift to one-to-one computing and transform schools into digital learning centers. Jonathan P. Costa, Sr. outlines a step-by-step road map of solutions for overcoming budget and systems barriers and moving forward with a sense of urgency. His field-tested strategies show how to
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