The following books will serve as valuable resources throughout the design and implementation of the Blended Learning Leadership Program at Nederland ISD!
Aguilar, E. (2013). The Art of Coaching: Effective Strategies for School Transformation. Jossey-Bass.
Refining my instructional strategies and providing effective professional development is an extremely important piece to myself as a leader and for the success of the Blended Learning Leadership Program. With a focus on a student-centered model, this book will provide helpful, practical coaching strategies that promote organizational change.
Arney, Liz. (2014). Go Blended!: A Handbook for Blending
Technology in Schools. Jossey-Bass.
This book is a practical implementation guide for educators interested in implementing blended learning in the classroom. As I pilot the Blended Learning Leadership Program, this book will help me in providing helpful documents and lesson plans to support blended learning.
Duckworth, Angela. (2016). Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance. Scribner.
When implementing my innovation plan, it's going to take "grit" from both me and the teachers participating. To successfully integrate technology and achieve a blended learning classroom, teachers must understand it is not talent that equals success, but a blend of passion and persistence. This book will allow me and the teachers to explore these concepts.
Grenny, J., Patterson, K., & McMillan, R. (2002). Crucial
Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High.
McGraw-Hill.
Promoting change in my district will come with many challenges, and I must have the ability to have hard conversations with stakeholders and teachers. Crucial Conversations will help shape the way I communicate with others and give me the confidence I need to foster and improve relationships.
Merrill, J., Merrill, K., & Miller, C. (2020). The Interactive Class: Using technology to make learning more relevant and engaging in the elementary class. Elevatebooksedu.
As I provide teachers with digital resources that enhance student voice and choice, this book will be an invaluable resource as it emphasizes interactive learning and detailed strategies for fostering student growth and resilience.
Miller, M., Ridgway, A. & Ridgway, A. (2019). DON'T Ditch That
Tech: Differentiated Instruction in a Digital World. Dave
Burgess Consulting, Inc.
To personalize the learning experience, teachers must have the proper digital tools in a blended learning environment. This book shares practical suggestions for how to differentiate in the digital world.
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