Leadership Vol. 42, No. 2 • November/December 2012 Features


8 Blended learning: A disruption that has found its time Combining different modes of delivery, models of teaching and styles of learning, blended learning offers the possibility for educators to reinvent teaching and learning. By Lisa Gonzales and Devin Vodicka


Columns


7 To our readers Finding a flexible, differentiated and updated approach to learning. By David Gomez


15 All the answers at hand,


no need to understand Our students will change jobs many times as industries transform themselves every few years. By George Manthey


12 It’s ON(THE)LINE: Tech policies that make sense This statewide partnership is developing policies that can be used by all districts to guide student and staff behavior, both online and off. By Kelly J. Calhoun


16 Technology finds its place in Silicon Valley schools Three very different districts explain the strategies they use to enhance learning through technology. By Paula Hundley and Marie Scigliano


20 Consider this: Making smart tech funding decisions How do you keep hardware and software costs under control, meet program needs and do what is best practice? Here are several key considerations. By Paula Hundley and Marie Scigliano


22 Integrating digital and STEM practices Schools can leverage the ways students are already using mobile digital devices to organize and support learning activities in STEM content areas. By Tobin White and Lee Martin


28 Leading Edge Certification for educators An alliance of educators has created trainings and certifications for teachers and adminis- trators in areas of technology such as blended and online learning. By Rowland Baker


30 Expanding CTE opportunities through blended learning Online/blended learning can open up access to courses important for preparing students for both college and careers. By Elizabeth McKinstry


32 A new model for classroom technology rollouts Teachers in this district learn to use technology in the classroom through the Academy model, using 21st century thinking skills. By Deborah Blow and Sandy McConnell


36 Using school websites to support parent engagement This school website supports community outreach and helps families establish home environments to support their children as students. By Tracy Piper


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