Leading Personalized and Digital Learning: A Framework for Implementing School Change
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| Rating | : | 4.79 (737 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1682530914 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 200 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-01-25 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The book focuses on eight leadership essentials that school leaders must attend to if they are to lead an effective and sustainable transition to a new way of teaching and learning. Personalized learning has always been a hallmark of quality teaching and learning; the authors methodically show that quality teaching and effective technology can now make this learning experience available for many, not just a few. It is these conversations that create a shared and fresh vision for learner experience. Written by practitioners for practitioners, this book will be a practical guidebook for education leaders who want to take the bold step to transform learning for students and teachers.” —Governor Bob Wise, president, Alliance for Excellent Education “Leading Personalized and Digital Learning appropriately starts with community engagement and a focus on important student outcomes. Elizabeth Bobst is a writer, editor, and educator focusing on E
Drawing on their extensive experience coaching school leaders across the country, the authors highlight expert principals who have successfully made the transition to customized education through the use of personal pathways, competency- and project-based learning, and other models. . The authors identify eight leadership essentials that school leaders must attend to if they are to lead an effective and sustainable transition to a new way of teaching and learning.They also offer resources and wisdom gleaned from years in the field. For educators, however, transitioning to digital and personalized teaching is immensely challenging, often requiring a fundamental change in mindsets and school culture. The proliferation of technological tools means K–12 education can now be tailored to meet the needs and interests of individual students, empowering them to take charge of their own learning. Leading Personalized and Digital Learning provides needed guidance for principals, asp