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1)	Gray, T., & Silver-Pacuilla, H. (2011). Breakthrough Teaching and Learning: How Educational and Assistive Technologies are Driving Innovation. New York, NY: Springer.

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1)	Gray, T., & Silver-Pacuilla, H. (2011). Breakthrough Teaching and Learning: How Educational and Assistive Technologies are Driving Innovation. New York, NY: Springer.

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This reading covers innovation trends in educational and assistive technologies and   promotes the development and implementation of evidence based technology practices and tools to improve the achievement for all students.

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Horton, A.P., “Five ‘Super-skills’ you need for Jobs in the Future”, Fast Company Leadership Daily, June 20, 2018.

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Horton, A.P., “Five ‘Super-skills’ you need for Jobs in the Future”, Fast Company Leadership Daily, June 20, 2018.

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“It’s about knowing the tools and how to use them, it’s about knowing which tool to use in which situation; this can be done either by acquiring new knowledge, or by collaborating with people or machines that have what you lack.”

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3)	Ishizuka, Kathy. “”Black Panther”-Inspired Lesson Plans Leverage Hit Film to Teach Tech”, School Library Journal, May 2018.

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3)	Ishizuka, Kathy. “”Black Panther”-Inspired Lesson Plans Leverage Hit Film to Teach Tech”, School Library Journal, May 2018.

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The article by Ishizuka, promotes “Wakandan Bling,” which integrates 3-D printing and cultural symbols from the film for wearable end products, including a bracelet, anklet, and earrings.  “There is a demand for content that is compelling and rich, addresses standards, and serves as an entry point for students that might not otherwise see themselves as scientists or engineers,” says Sonya Pryor-Jones, contributing author , chief implementation officer of the nonprofit Fab Foundation, an offshoot of MIT’s Center for Bits & Atoms Fab Lab Program.

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4)	Michaud, J. “Work Smarter, Not Harder: Improve IT Maturity to Do More with Less,” eSchool News Daily- Tech News and Innovation. June 12, 2018.

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4)	Michaud, J. “Work Smarter, Not Harder: Improve IT Maturity to Do More with Less,” eSchool News Daily- Tech News and Innovation. June 12, 2018.

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This white paper by Michaud speaks of how IT leaders will have to work smarter to keep up with the growing demands. School systems with more mature IT departments are already doing this, using a combination of tools and practices to make more efficient use of existing resources.  The paper explores five key elements that will allow school district IT staff to support new technologies more effectively.

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5)	Nagel, David. “Flipgrid Now Free in Wake of Microsoft Acquistion”, The Journal, June 18, 2018

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5)	Nagel, David. “Flipgrid Now Free in Wake of Microsoft Acquistion”, The Journal, June 18, 2018

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Nagel shares that “teachers in flipped, blended and virtual classrooms see greater value in digital learning tools than their counterparts in traditional classrooms — in particular for personalized learning. There are more educators in non-traditional classrooms indicated that, thanks to technology, ‘they are now providing students with more individualized attention, creating more student-centered learning experiences.

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6)	Passi, Jennifer. “Five Cross-Curricular Coding Projects”, ASCD SmartBrief on EdTech, June 19, 2018.

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6)	Passi, Jennifer. “Five Cross-Curricular Coding Projects”, ASCD SmartBrief on EdTech, June 19, 2018.

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According to Passi, “today's students need to know the fundamentals of coding and computing; they are now as important to learning as reading, writing and mathematics. Smart educators are introducing programming across the curriculum and understand the potential of different subjects to spike the coding interest in curious minds.

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7)	Smith, G. E., & Throne, S. (2007). Differentiating Instruction with Technology in K-5 Classrooms. Washington, DC: International Society for Technology in Education.

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7)	Smith, G. E., & Throne, S. (2007). Differentiating Instruction with Technology in K-5 Classrooms. Washington, DC: International Society for Technology in Education.

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The authors provided a variety of practical instructional strategies to accommodate a broad range of learning styles, abilities, and curriculum content. Creative, ready-to-use lessons Science Content with Technology in K-5 Classrooms helps today's educators understand how to immediately use technology as a tool to differentiate instruction.

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8)	South, J. and Stevens, K.; “Leadership and Learning through Technology”; Office of Educational Technology; January 2017.

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8)	South, J. and Stevens, K.; “Leadership and Learning through Technology”; Office of Educational Technology; January 2017.

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According to South and Stevens, it is not the technology that does the teaching.  “Technology is a tool that is wielded by people to accomplish specific ends.  While it can serve as an accelerator, it can just as easily accelerate poor strategies as effective ones.  It is the teaching approach—the pedagogy—that ultimately determines learning outcomes.  Once this is understood, a series of other misconceptions also fade.”

“Because technology is widely perceived to improve our day-to-day experiences, it is logical to conclude that technology will improve learning outcomes in our nation’s schools by itself.  This is an idea that must die.”

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9)	Thornburg, D., “Five Tech Tools for the Next Generation Science Standards”, The Journal: 21st Century Curriculum; October 2013.

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9)	Thornburg, D., “Five Tech Tools for the Next Generation Science Standards”, The Journal: 21st Century Curriculum; October 2013.

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According to Thornburg, “the standards of the past few decades have resulted in a curriculum that is a mile wide and an inch deep. Worse yet, he further shares that contextual understanding seems largely absent from our standards, at least since the time No Child Left Behind (NCLB) was implemented.  However, because the new science standards are a refreshing change; they create the chance to move from ‘instructionism to constructivism’.

Thornburg further shares that earlier this year, there was the release of a new set of standards focused on science and engineering in the K-12 curriculum. The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) start with four disciplinary core ideas: Earth and Space Sciences, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Engineering and Technology. Unlike older content standards, these standards focus on outcomes rather than decontextualized material.”

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Zimmerman, Eli, “Three Ways to Achieve a Successful Improvement Initiative”, EdTech Magazine; June 14, 2018.

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Zimmerman, Eli, “Three Ways to Achieve a Successful Improvement Initiative”, EdTech Magazine; June 14, 2018.

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In Fayette County, Ga., the public school system wanted to boost math scores. Schools were focusing on problem-solving, reasoning, representation, connections and communication, but they were struggling to find the best solution for students.  School leaders and teachers took a step back and examined what they wanted for their students. After deliberation, they determined their goal was to shift to smaller, more personalized learning.  Using that information, administrators chose to integrate DreamBox, a software solution designed to help math teachers teach and assess students. After one year, students who participated in the program scored on average 97 percent higher on the STAR assessment than those who did not, according to a case study.  Fayette County’s process outlines some of the essential markers to understand how best to seamlessly integrate improvements to ensure success.

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this site helps during the development of dynamic plans, and decisions concerning platforms, hardware, T1 lines, software, and so forth. While these are perhaps the most obvious considerations, an often-overlooked but crucial determinant of whether technology succeeds or fails in the classroom is a less than obvious one…the teacher. While attention to choosing the appropriate hardware and software for the classroom is prerequisite, it is the skill and attitude of the teacher that determines the effectiveness of technology integration into the science curriculum.

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this site helps during the development of dynamic plans, and decisions concerning platforms, hardware, T1 lines, software, and so forth. While these are perhaps the most obvious considerations, an often-overlooked but crucial determinant of whether technology succeeds or fails in the classroom is a less than obvious one…the teacher. While attention to choosing the appropriate hardware and software for the classroom is prerequisite, it is the skill and attitude of the teacher that determines the effectiveness of technology integration into the science curriculum.

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this site focuses on scientific literacy to examine the research to inform the preparation of adolescents for success in future education and training.  To explore key elements in programs designed to improve literacy achievement in Grades 8-12.

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balancing stable educational goals with the changing educational technologies: challenges and opportunities with a focus on integrating cutting-edge educational technologies into learning and instruction; however, it is not yet clear what effect the implementation of these technologies have had on enduring educational goals. This focus reminds education’s stakeholders that any plan for technology implementations should be based on serving broad educational goals.

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what a powerful example of "evidence of learning" from the Instructional Technology Leadership Program. This is a dynamite display of you synthesizing your past experience, knowledge, and new learnings in a visual and appealing manner that others can benefit from. You share some great tips for all teachers and especially those working like you as teacher leaders focused on culture change for the positive.

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Focuses on how to gain the tools that will help you advance your career up the corporate ladder as a leader. "Soft skills are the most common things tech workers lack," said Todd Thibodeaux, president and CEO of CompTIA. "Coming up in tech, individuals often work on their own or in very small teams on short task oriented projects. They don't always get the experience of leadership, cross discipline teamwork, building consensus, listening for understanding, and developing written communications."  Tech workers need soft skills to advance and be more effective in the workplace. Yet many organizations do not offer clear paths for employee advancement, leading them to seek outside programs for professional development.

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the Consortium of School Networking, (CoSN) defines their essential skills with support of the National Science Foundation (NSF) by launching the Certified Education Technology Leader (CETL) program. More than 300 education technology leaders, from large and small school systems nationwide, have passed this rigorous program and earned their certification.   Its goals are to advance district technology leadership. One of the key benefits of having established a certification program is the standardization of the key knowledge and skills necessary to perform as education technology leaders. These standards have the benefit of the wide-ranging validation, so your district can benefit from the experience of others.

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“From small office environments, to enormous big businesses and massive corporations, technology is having a huge impact on leadership. On a larger scale technology is beginning to allow greater power and governance without needing a physical presence, while in the office, technology is helping to change traditional working patterns.  Technology-based leadership now allows employees to work remotely. People can clock in the work they’re doing using technology, and sharing Google docs while they’re in progress allows managers to see the progress people are making on important documents. Technology allows more freedom, which can bring new challenges to managers. There’s a fine balance to be struck between micro-managing work as stats and analytics are now available to hand whenever, wherever.”

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Explores the intersection of innovation, technology, and business, and learn and to drive strategic change across your organization.  The three themes consist of:  Strategy,   Innovation, and Leadership. Today’s technology leaders need skills in all three of these areas. With change as a constant, the key to success is learning how to keep pace on a global scale, to innovate, and to nurture and develop value-creating ideas across your organization.

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eSchool News is a monthly print and digital newspaper providing the news and information necessary to help K-20 decision-makers successfully use technology and the internet to transform North America’s schools and colleges and achieve their educational goals. The site offers access to the broadest reach and deepest range of education technology professionals worldwide across the entire technology spectrum: the creators, sellers, and buyers of technology around the world.

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this article suggests seven areas for further research that are of interest to policymakers, focusing on enhancing literacy achievement through the integration of technology. It speaks to the need for technology to be a part of any effective literacy program across all content areas.

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Shows the statistical analysis of a virtual study with regard to virtual leadership. Percentages show organizations with employees working virtually, leadership training of virtual staff and the need for more virtual leadership training and effort.

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It provides a list of skills that make leaders more effective leaders in any organization.  The list can also be connected to using technology for virtual communication.

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Infographic shows the different characteristics between a boss and a leader. Highlights the positives that may come from a more leadership position of supervision as opposed to a boss position.