Effective Technology Tools for School Leadership: Understanding Digital and Data-Driven Strategies - Paperback

by Leslie Jones (Author), Eugene Kennedy (Author)

This book prepares educational leaders with the knowledge needed to critically evaluate, select, and use technological tools to be effective school leaders. Authors Jones and Kennedy explore the technology tools needed to support the full range of responsibilities of a school leader, including management and administration, personnel and evaluation, security and safety, instructional leadership, organizational culture and climate, external relationships, and action research. Each chapter unpacks advantages and pitfalls of various technological tools and includes case scenarios that contextualize these ideas for readers. Chapter content is also aligned with The Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL), the National Educational Leadership Preparation Standards (NELP), and the International Society of Technology Standard in Education (ISTE) standards. This timely and important book adds to the toolbox for educators preparing to become effective and cutting-edge school leaders.

Author Biography

Leslie Jones is Professor of Executive Leadership and Education at the University of the Holy Cross, New Orleans, USA.

Eugene Kennedy is Professor of Education at Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, USA.