Full Description
Build transformational leadership using social media!
Close the gap of knowledge and experience between educators and learn how you really can find the time to connect with other leaders using social media. This highly instructive and conversational guide makes it easy. Filled with real-world experiences from leaders all over the country, you'll build balanced and effective leadership skills, grow a network of support, and model your vision for a thriving community of learners. Includes a handy start-up guide to help busy principals:
Connect virtually with K-12 leaders
Model continuous learning
Find solutions using Twitter, Google Hangouts, and more
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.
"With this book, Sinanis and Sanfelippo have written a well-researched, yet accessible guide to the how and why school administrators should embrace social media. This book will help school administrators who are still debating whether or not to be online jump into the waters."
—Chris Lehmann, Founding Principal
Science Leadership Academy, Philadelphia, PA
Contents
Preface by Peter DeWitt
Introduction
1. Expectations for Today's Principals
2. The Importance of Professional and Personal Development
3. The Power of Social Media
4. Beyond Day to Day
5. The Impact of Sharing
6. Addressing the Gap
7. Getting the Most Out of Social Media Tools
