Digital Learning for All, Now

Jonathan P. Costa, Sr. is director of school and program services for the EDUCATION CONNECTION, a regional education service center in Litchfield, Connecticut. A former public and private school social studies teacher, educational consultant and businessman, Costa’s current responsibilities include supervision of the highly regarded Center for 21st Century Skills and the delivery of all professional development and consulting interventions on behalf of the agency throughout the tri-state area. Through his 30 years of service, he has provided close support for strategic and technology planning in dozens of districts, guided all manner of instructional improvements, as well as consulted on the promotion, identification, definition, instruction and assessment of 21st century skills. He is a frequent speaker at regional and national conferences and his writings have appeared in publications as varied as Educational Leadership and Runner’s World.

• List of Tables and IllustrationsForeword by Kenneth R. FreestonPreface: Potential Within ReachAcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorPart I: Why We Need Digital Learning for All, Now1. Beyond a Doubt: Digital Is the Future of Teaching and LearningStarting With the End in MindTruth 1: The Future of Learning and Work Is DigitalTruth 2: Proper Preparation for the Digital Age Requires Digital AccessTruth 3: Continued Investment in Print Is a WasteChapter SummaryPart II: Getting to 1:12. BYOD: Crowdsourcing Hardware and Closing the Equity GapAn Introduction to Bring Your Own DeviceThree Trends that Make BYOD PossibleImplementation Challenges for BYODPlanning for the Issues and Adjustments Needed for BYODChapter Summary3. Take the Open Path: The Browser and Open Source--Saving Money and Improving LearningIntroduction to Open-Source SoftwareHow Much Can We Save?Open Source Productivity Software ResourcesStrategies for Supporting Open-Source ChangeOpen Source and Online Instructional MaterialsFree, Engaging, and Rigorous4. Overcoming Barriers to Success: Strategies for Defeating the Inertia of Print and Other Blocking ForcesUnwavering FaithBarrier 1: It′s All About Control--Part A: Curriculum and InstructionBarrier 1: It′s All About Control--Part B: Access and EquipmentBarrier 2: One Size Fits AllBarrier 3: Risk AversionChapter SummaryPart III: Building the System5. Systems and Measurement: Aligning Instruction, Assessment, and Support Systems With 21st Century OutcomesThree Phases of Technology IntegrationSystems of School Improvement and Their Impact on 21st Century LearningFour Foundational Systems: Part 1--Focus, Focus, FocusFour Foundational Systems: Part 2--Instruction and AssessmentThe Next Level: Critical Support Systems--Curriculum and CommunicationThe Next Level: Professional Support, Professional Evaluation, and Resource DeploymentChapter Summary: What Is Your Readiness for Realignment?6. Leading the Change Process: Modeling the Skills and Behaviors We Expect From Our StudentsStaring Into the Abyss21st Century Skills: Modeling the Change We Hope to SeeSkill 1: CommunicationSkill 2: Independence and CollaborationSkill 3: Innovation and AdaptabilitySkill 4: Critical ThinkingSkill 5: Information LiteracySkill 6: Personal ResponsibilityConclusionGlossary of TermsReferencesIndex

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