Information Technology for Schools: Creating Practical Knowledge to Improve Student Performance / Edition 1

by Bena Kallick, James M. Wilson III

Overview

Sponsored by the International Network of Principals' Centers"This unique book leads to higher levels of student performance by providing a thoughtful context and practical framework for understanding the potential of technology to enrich teaching and learning."
—Lois B. Cohn, IBM certified business transformation consultant

"At last educators have a resource that offers a user-friendly approach to applying technology to student learning and organizational growth."
—Judith R. Fox, superintendent of schools, Byram Hills School District, Armonk, New York

The push for higher educational standards and greater accountability has increased the demand for better information on the progress of schools and their students. Yet few schools and districts have the technological infrastructure to gather useful and credible data. This timely volume explores the ways in which educators can use technology to improve academic environments, school operations, and learning outcomes.

From the classroom to the school district, Information Technology for Schools presents successful approaches to using technology to serve different educational priorities. The contributing authors discuss the challenge of planning integrated information systems, establishing benchmarks to measure overall progress, and harnessing technology to improve curriculum and teaching practice. They highlight practical questions for educational stakeholders and provide sound advice on building effective information technology systems.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780787955229
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	10/12/2000
Series:	Education Series
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	5.77(w) x 8.98(h) x 0.37(d)

About the Author

BENA KALLICK is an international education consultant and co-founder and co-director of Technology Pathways Corporation.
JAMES M. WILSON III is founder and director of Data and Decision Analysis Inc. and co-founder and co-director of Technology Pathways Corporation.

Table of Contents

A Model for Organizational Learning: The Feedback Spiral (B. Kallick & J. Wilson).

Involving Stakeholders in Developing Technology (B. Norman).

Tracking Data on Student Achievement: Questions and Lessons (S. King).

Linking Technology to Educational Improvements (J. Costa & E. Bobowick).

Using Technology to Promote Classroom Innovation (K. Holvig & G. Crisci).

Learning from Technology Through Action Research (B. Spitz & M. Klais).

Teaching Computer Search Skills to Middle School Students (M. Klais).

Building Technological Expertise Among Teachers (E. Bobowick).

Creating an Information Infrastructure: Challenges for the Future (B. Kallick & J. Wilson).

Editorial Reviews

"This unique book leads to higher levels of student performance by providing a thoughtful context and practical framework for understanding the potential of technology to enrich teaching and learning. From teachers and administrators to board members and parents, Information Technology for Schools is an invaluable guide for any school or district that is serious about systemic and continuous improvement." (Lois B. Cohn, IBM certified business transformation consultant)

"At last educators have a resource that offers a user-friendly approach to applying technology to student learning and organizational growth. Information Technology for Schools tells us how data support decisions, how faculty become empowered to employ technology in the classroom, and how guided inquiry is a tool for continuous improvement of the learning environment." (Judith R. Fox, superintendent of schools, Byram Hills School District, Armonk, New York)

"It's a good read for educators involved in I.T. and offers many good points, including expertise and P.D. for teachers." (Professionally Speaking Magazine, 6/01)

"...the volume offers valuable food for thought for those looking at technology planning issues." (Education Review, 3/04/02)

From the Publisher

Explores ways in which educators can use technology to improve academic environments, school operations, and learning outcomes, from the classroom to the district level. Highlights practical questions for educational stakeholders, and provides advice on building effective information technology systems. Kallick is an international education consultant. Wilson works in the private sector. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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