Anthony G. Picciano is the author of nine books in the fields of educational leadership, technology, and research methods, including Blended Learning: Research Perspectives (Sloan Consortium, 2007) and the Educational Research Primer (Continuum, 2004). Picciano is a professor in the Education Administration and Supervision Program in the School of Education at Hunter College. He is also a member of the faculty in the Ph.D. Program in Urban Education, the doctoral program in Interactive Pedagogy and Technology, and the CUNY Online BA Program in Communication and Culture at the City University of New York Graduate Center. His teaching specialties include educational technology, organization theory, policy, and research methods.

SECTION I Basic Concepts and Foundations 1 Introduction to Technology and Planning
Purpose The Potential in Primary and Secondary Schools
The Beginning Years Steady Progress in Administrative Systems
Instructional Systems Show Promise The Need for Planning The Systems Approach Organization Summary Key Concepts and Questions Suggested Activities References 2 Basic Concepts of Planning
Planning Fundamentals Schools as Social Systems Evaluating the Bottom Line: The Social Process and Rational Models Common Elements of Educational Planning
Comprehensiveness
Collaboration Commitment Continuity
Planning for Technology Taking a Positive Attitude to Evaluation Administrative and Instructional Applications Planning for Administrative Applications Planning for Instructional Applications
Case Study Summary Key Concepts and Questions Suggested Activities References 3 Technology, Learning, and Equity Issues
Technocentric Education When Should Computer Education Begin? Special Education Gender Issues Digital Divide Issues Case Study Summary Key Concepts and Questions Suggested Activities References SECTION II Technology in Action 4 Technology for School Leadership
Knowledge Is Power The Age of Knowledge Databases Electronic Spreadsheets Office Automation
Specialized Administrative Applications Integrating It All Together: Data-Driven Decision Making Case Study Summary Key Concepts and Questions Suggested Activities References 5 Wisdom and Data-Driven Decision Making Defining Data-Driven Decision Making Information Infrastructure Hardware for Effective Data Management and Access Software for Data Management and Analysis People, Decision Making, and the Social Nature of InformationThe Data Analyst Data-Driven Decision Making Applications School Enrollment Projections Improving Teaching and Learning The Anatomy of a Survey Evaluation and Nurturing the Process SummaryKey Concepts and Questions
Suggested Activities References 6. Technology in Instruction Instructional Computing: A New Beginning Instructional Computing: Some History A Brief Review of the Research Defining Technology’s Role: A Touch of Philosophy Classification Systems and Definitions of Terms Instructional Software Tools Instructional Basic Technology Tools Word Processing and Desktop Publishing Spreadsheets Databases Electronic Encyclopedias and Reference Works Specialized Tools and Probeware Electronic Textbooks (EBooks) Learning Tools Drill and Practice Tutorials Simulations Instructional Gaming, Problem Solvingand MUVEs Programming and Authoring Tools Programs High-Level Programming Languages
Authoring Languages
Integrated Learning Systems
Multimedia: A Brief Word
Data Communications
Curriculum Integration and Planning
Case Study
Summary
Key Concepts and Questions
Suggested Activities
References 7 Multimedia in Education
Multimedia Defined
Multimedia for Multiple Intelligences
Multimedia Literacy
Multimedia Technology Five Levels of Digital Media The Evolution of Video Technology Videocassette Analog Videodisc Technology Digital Versatile Disc Technology
Multimedia Software Authoring Image, Video, and Sound Editing Digital Animation
Multimedia for Teaching and Learning Multimedia Resources and Copyrights Media Distribution Systems - Whiteboards Case Study Summary Key Concepts and Questions Suggested Activities References 8 Data Communications, the Internet, and Educational Applications
Data Communications in the Schools The Internet A Brief History The Internet Today The Future of the Internet
The World Wide Web Protocols and Client Servers Uniform Resource Locator (URL) Web Browsers and Search Engines
Commercial Online Services Applications on the Internet Multimedia and the Web
Designing Multimedia for Web-Based Learning Desktop Videoconferencing
The Internet and Education
Global E-Mail Information Navigation
Creating Web Sites Blogging on the Web Course Management Software (CMS)
The Internet and Distance Learning
Summary Key Concepts and Questions Suggested Activities
References 9 Distance Learning
Distance Learning Defined Distance Learning Technologies: An Overview Blended Learning The Extent of Distance Learning in K-12 Education Designing Instructional Materials: A Comparison of Distance Learning Technologies
The Interactive Videoconference Asynchronous Learning Using the Internet and World Wide Web Blended Learning Course
Distance Learning Providers Distance Learning: Some Issues
The Future of K-12 Distance Learning Case Study Summary Key Concepts and Questions Suggested Activities References SECTION III Planning and Implementation 10 Hardware and Software Evaluation
Decisions, Decisions, Decisions
A Look at Hardware A Look at Software
Hardware Evaluation Criteria Performance Compatibility Modularity/Expandability Ergonomics Software Availability
Vendor Cost
Software Evaluation Criteria Efficiency Ease of Use Documentation Hardware Requirements
Vendor
Cost
Issues in Evaluating Hardware Evaluating Hardware for Administrative Applications Evaluating Hardware for Instructional Applications Mainframes and Servers Bulk Purchasing, State Contracts and Life Cycles Issues in Evaluating Software Administrative Software Evaluation Instructional Software Evaluation Open Source Software Software Life Cycles Case Study Summary Key Concepts and Questions Suggested Activities References 11 People, Technology and Professional Development
A Long Way to Go The Professional Development Planning Model Who Learns? Different Alternatives for Different Needs Designing and Implementing Effective Staff Development Programs Hands-On Activities One-on-One Coaching
Training the Trainer
Teachers Need Equipment, Too! Incentives Evaluation and Review A Continuous Process
Resources Case Study Summary Key Concepts and Questions Suggested Activities References 12 Facilities, Policies and Procedures
Getting Bigger Staffing and AdministrationCentral Laboratories Physical Environment Facilities for Administrative Applications Facilities for Instructional Applications Data Communications Facilities and Information Infrastructur Hardware Maintenance Making Repairs Providing Preventive Maintenance Upgrading Software Maintenance and Distribution Policies, Procedures, and DocumentationPolicies Procedures Documentation Security The Helping Place Case Study Summary
Key Concepts and Questions
Suggested Activities
References
13 Financial Planning Technology Can Be Expensive
The Cost-Effectiveness of Technology A Time Line for Financial Planning The Budget Worksheet
A Budget Modeland Total Cost of Ownership Special Considerations of Budgeting for Computer ApplicationsOpting for Centralized or Decentralized Computer Facilities Hiring a Consultant Standardizing on a Common Vendor Hardware First, Other Needs Later?
Choosing a Purchasing Plan Sources of Funds
The School District Budget
Bond Issues Governmental Entities Gifts and Grants
Case Study Summary
Key Concepts and Questions Suggested Activities References Epilogue Appendix A Basic Concepts of Computer Technology Appendix B Educational Leader Competencies
Appendix C Instructional Software Evaluation Factors Glossary Index