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!
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Author
A Day in the Life of a Digital Leader
Chapter 1: How the Learning Landscape Has Changed
The Fourth Industrial Revolution
Technology and Society
A New Learner
Summary
Guiding Questions
Chapter 2: A Compelling Case for Change
A School Leader's New Path Forward
Excuses Hold Us Back
You Get What You Model
Embrace Innovation
Bold Ideas for a Bold New World
Grow Into a Digital Leader
Summary
Guiding Questions
Chapter 3: Leading Sustainable Change
The Journey of a Practitioner
Unearthing the Secrets of Change
The Process of Change
Overcoming Potential Roadblocks to Change
Moving Large Change Efforts Forward
Summary
Guiding Questions
Chapter 4: Leading Through a Digital Lens
A Superintendent's Journey
Be in the Driver's Seat
The Pillars of Digital Leadership
ISTE Standards for Educational Leaders
Future Ready Schools
Summary
Guiding Questions
Chapter 5: Improving Student Engagement, Learning, and Outcomes
School Should Reflect Real Life
How Research Should Guide the Work
Improving Pedagogy with a Learner-Focused Mindset and Framework
Moving from Teaching to Empowered Learning
A Pedagogical Foundation for Digital Tools
Rigorous and Relevant Learning as the Standard
Digital Learning in Action
A Focus on Critical Competencies
Digital Citizenship and Responsibility
Summary
Guiding Questions
Chapter 6: Transforming Learning Spaces and Environments
Clark Hall--A Creative Learning Environment
Designing Schools to Engage and Drive Learning
Makerspaces
Devices for All (1:1)
Improving Access With BYOD
Blended Learning Versus Blended Instruction
Individualized and Personalized Learning
Summary
Guiding Questions
Chapter 7: Professional Growth and Learning
A Shift in Professional Learning
The Rise of Social Media as a Tool for Growth in Professional Practice
Personal Learning Networks (PLNs)
Connectedness as the Standard
The Professional Growth Period
Why Every Leader Needs a PLN
Summary
Guiding Questions
Chapter 8: Communication
No Better Time Than Now
Trailblazers Modeling the Way
Engage Stakeholders Using a Multifaceted Approach
Summary
Guiding Questions
Chapter 9: Public Relations
A District Forges a New Path
Tell Your Story
We Need More Stories of Success
Summary
Guiding Questions
Chapter 10: Branding
A Move to BrandED Thinking
Two Conversations Around BrandED Thinking
Why a BrandED Mindset Matters
The Right Hashtag
Summary
Guiding Questions
Chapter 11: Discovering Opportunity
Strategic Partnerships
Academies
Leveraging Social Media
The Interconnectedness of the Pillars of Digital Leadership
Summary
Guiding Questions
Chapter 12: Leading for Efficacy
A Shining Example: Wells Elementary School
A Push for Efficacy
Summary
Guiding Questions
Online Resources
References
Index
