Connected Leadership

It's Just a Click Away
1. Auflage 2014
ISBN: 978-1-4833-7168-9
Verlag: Sage Publications

Buch, Englisch, 72 Seiten, Format (B × H): 139 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 111 g

Reihe: Corwin Connected Educators Series

You’re at the top—but never alone!

Take the leap and connect with other educators and leaders through social media. Educators learn to transform relationships with their students, staff, parents, and with the overall community in this simple guide to social media. With real-life examples from K12 educators who’ve integrated social media technology and education, this guide helps educators to harness the power of connectedness and change the way you lead. Jump in and you’ll learn how to:

- Develop a personal learning network
- Tell your school’s story through blogging
- Use connections to transform your leadership

The Corwin Connected Educators series is your key to unlocking the greatest resource available to all educators: other educators. Being a Connected Educator is more than a set of actions: it’s a belief in the potential of technology to fuel lifelong learning.

"This book has practical examples of how educators can use Web 2.0 tools to grow professionally and personally. Cook describes his journey as a lead learner in a way that is easy to read; he inspires, engages, and encourages the reader to move from isolation to connection."
Dwight Carter, Principal
New Albany High School

"After reading this book, you'll be inspired by the stories of newly connected educators. If you've been hesitant to take the plunge into the social media waters, you'll be ready to jump right in after this quick and informative read."
Erin Klein, Teacher and Blogger
Kleinspiration

Autoren/Hrsg.

Cook, Spike C

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Schulen, Schulleitung Schulleitung, Schulentwicklung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface by Peter DeWitt
Introduction: Message to Prospective Connected Educator
1. A Thousand Mile Journey
Getting Started
Navitaging the Web
The Digital Footprint
Personal Story From a Connected Educator - Brad Gustafson
2. Time and Priorities
How Will I Have the Time?
When Can I Connect?
Lurking and Learning
Personal Story From a Connected Educator - Thad Haines
What Do the Researchers Say?
3. Inner Reflection, Global Exposure
Blogging, Tweeting, Pinning
I Don't Have Anything to Say or Write
Who Will Read This?
Personal Story From a Connected Educator - Ben Gilpin
5. Building an Alliance
Professional Learning Network
Chats and Supporting the PLN
Personal Story From a Connected Educator - Amber Teaman
5. Transformation
Paying It Forward
Understanding Your Leadership Color: What Will You Reveal?
Losing My Leadership Mojo
Paying It Forward
Improving the Learning Environment
Transformation Takes on Many Forms
Personal Story from a Connected Educator - Theresa Stager
Conclusion
Reflection of a Trailblazer: Melinda Miller

Über Autor(innen)

Cook, Spike C
Dr. Spike C. Cook is currently serving in a leadership position as the Principal of RM Bacon Elementary for the Millville Public School District located in the City of Millville, New Jersey. He joined RM Bacon staff in April of 2011. Since that time, he has been influential in increasing technology use with students and teachers, reorganized the Basic Skills Program, and worked on improving the climate and culture of the building.

He began his educational career in 1999 and has worked in higher education, middle school and elementary school. Dr. Cook has served as a counselor, teacher, adjunct professor, Executive Director, vice principal, guidance director and principal. His blog “Insights Into Learning” received a nomination for the Best Administrator Blog by Edublogs.

Dr. Cook has presented at numerous state and local conferences. In addition, he has presented at the 2012 ASCD Texas in Dallas, 2013 ASCD National Conference in Chicago, and the 2013 National Association for Elementary School Principals in Baltimore. He was the keynote speaker at the Millville Public Schools Opening Day for over 1,200 staff. Dr. Cook was one of the featured “connected educators” in the 2014 Corwin Press book, “Digital Leadership” by Eric Sheninger.