Creating Practical Knowledge to Improve Student Performance
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-friAndly
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.