1st Edition
The School Leader's Guide to Social Media
Social media has exploded onto American culture — including our schools — giving educators a unique opportunity to shape this phenomenon into a powerful tool for improving educational leadership practices.
With real-world examples and practical tips, this essential guide shows school leaders how to address both the potential benefits and common concerns presented by social media. It is written in a clear, reader-friendly format, and covers important topics, including:
- Responding to student safety issues, such as cyberbullying and sexting
- Improving school management, communication, and professional growth
- Instructional innovation
- Twenty-first century learning
- Preparing for future social media trends
This is a must-have resource for school leaders who want to stay current and provide the best possible educational environment for learning in the 21st century.
1: An Introduction to Social Media Technology and Its Potential for Schools
Part II: Social Media and School Safety
2: Concerns and Benefits
3: Student Safety Issues
4: Encouraging Responsible Student Use of Social Media
5: Social Media and School Safety
6: Social Media and a Crisis Response
7: Developing Acceptable-Use Policies
Part III: Social Media and School Management
8: Social Media and School Leadership
9: Tools for Communication
10: Tools for Productivity
11: Tools for Professional Growth
Part IV: Social Media for Enhancing Learning
12: Twenty-First Century Knowledge, Skills, and Curricula
13: Twenty-First Century Learners
14: Social Media, Digital Technology, and Twenty-First Century Teachers
15: Instructional Leadership for Integrating Digital Social Media in Twenty-First Century Schools
16: Working with Twenty-First Century Tools
17: Gaming and Simulation as Instructional Tools
Part V: Future Trends
18: Future Trends in Social Media Technology and Digital Literacy
Resources
Appendix: Tools by Type
Biography
Ronald Williamson is Professor of Educational Leadership at Eastern Michigan University. He has served as Executive Director of the National Middle School Association and as President of the National Forum to Accelerate Middle Grades Reform. He is also the author of seven books.