Overview

The 21st century is here-are you ready? The Best of Corwin series showcases key chapters from critically acclaimed Corwin publications for a powerful compilation of perspectives on important education issues and topics. This collection offers some of the most important chapters from Corwin's leadership and educational technology books and focuses on 21st century challenges, technology and learning, and cyber safety. Best-selling author Lynne Schrum's edited volume explores the following topics and more: Ways to create the new educational environment today's learners need How to lead change in schools Curriculum, instruction, and assessment in the 21st century Methods for creating a safe environment, including preventing cyberbullying Assessing 21st century learning: how schools can examine progress and growth This volume offers numerous tips, strategies, tools, and samples, including a sample Internet use contract and a sample acceptable use policy. If educators are well informed on the breadth and depth of 21st century skills and ways to approach them, they can prepare students today for life, postsecondary education, and careers.

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Author:   Lynne R. Schrum
Publisher:   SAGE Publications Inc
Imprint:   Corwin Press Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 17.70cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.480kg
ISBN:  

9781452217277

ISBN 10:   1452217270
Pages:   240
Publication Date:   05 December 2011
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

"Preface - Lynne Schrum Introduction - Lynne Schrum About the Editor About the Contributors Part I. Our 21st-Century Schools 1. Partnering: A Pedagogy for the New Educational Landscape - Marc Prensky 2. No More Cookie-Cutter High Schools - Frank S. Kelly, Ted McCain, and Ian Jukes 3. Strategic Leadership: Encouraging and Assessing Technology Integration - Lynne Schrum and Barbara B. Levin 4. Emerging Roles Within the Knowledge Community - Alan November Part II. Technology-Powered Classrooms 5. Understanding Youth and Digital Media - Jessica K. Parker 6. ""Short"": Social Networking in a Low-Tech Environment - William Kist 7. Why Use Web 2.0 Tools With ELLs? - Lori Langer de Ramirez 8. Assessment in the Partnership Pedagogy - Marc Prensky Part III. Safety and Policy Matters 9. Policies, Procedures, and Contracts: Communicating Expectations to Teachers, Students, and Parents - Aimée M. Bissonette 10. Preventing Cyberbullying - Sameer Hinduja and Justin W. Patchin 11. Top Ten Rules That Govern School Authority Over Student Cyber Expressions - Jill Joline Myers, Donna S. McCaw, and Leaunda S. Hemphill References"

Reviews

This 'mini-encyclopedia' on technology and 21st century learning addresses technology integration, cyber law, cyber bullying, reverse mentoring, building community knowledge on technology with resources--websites, lesson plans, discussion questions. This is a great book for school leaders and parents alike. -- Dolores Swineford, Principal 20111116

Author Information

Lynne Schrum is Dean of the Abraham S. Fischler College of Education at Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Previously, she was the Dean of the College of Education and Human Services at West Virginia University. Prior to that, she was a professor and coordinator of elementary education in the College of Education and Human Development at George Mason University. Her research and teaching focus on preparing teachers for the 21st century, appropriate uses of information technology, and leadership in a digital world. She has written eleven books and numerous articles on these subjects; the most recent is How 2, Web 2: How to for Educators. Schrum served on AERA’s Council, was editor of the Journal of Research on Technology in Education (JRTE) (2002-2012), and is a past-president of the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE).

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