School Leader's Guide to Social Media

<p>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. </p><p>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:</p><ul> <li>Responding to student safety issues, such as cyberbullying and sexting</li> <li>Improving school management, communication, and professional growth</li> <li>Instructional innovation</li> <li>Twenty-first century learning</li> <li>Preparing for future social media trends</li> </ul><p>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.</p> Part I Social Media and Its Potential for Schools; Chapter 1 An Introduction to Social Media Technology and Its Potential for Schools; Part II Social Media and School Safety; Chapter 2 Concerns and Benefits; Chapter 3 Student Safety Issues; Chapter 4 Encouraging Responsible Student Use of Social Media; Chapter 5 Social Media and School Safety; Chapter 6 Social Media and a Crisis Response; Chapter 7 Developing Acceptable-Use Policies; Part III Social Media and School Management; Chapter 8 Social Media and School Leadership; Chapter 9 Tools for Communication; Chapter 10 Tools for Productivity; Chapter 11 Tools for Professional Growth; Part IV Social Media for Enhancing Learning; Chapter 12 Twenty-First Century Knowledge, Skills, and Curricula; Chapter 13 Twenty-First Century Learners; Chapter 14 Social Media, Digital Technology, and Twenty-First Century Teachers; Chapter 15 Instructional Leadership for Integrating Digital Social Media in Twenty-First Century Schools; Chapter 16 Working with Twenty-First Century Tools; Chapter 17 Gaming and Simulation as Instructional Tools; partV Future Trends; Chapter 18 Future Trends in Social Media Technology and Digital Literacy;