In this era of rapid technological changes, the impacts of these on society and education require that a school system make broad adjustments in order to keep up. As technologies like the Internet, social media, wikis, neural networks, and artificial intelligence have a profound impact on how children learn and interact, educators and school staff simply can’t keep a blind eye to things. This textbook aims to prepare administrators and educators responsible for technology to keep curriculums and classrooms current with such changes, particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic had children learning in virtual environments from home. Using international data and considering the issue from a global perspective, the information and strategies found in this book can be applied to any community’s school system regardless of its technology level and ease of internet access.

Educators are asked to do much more than simply teach. They have to fill many different roles depending on their students’ needs. The author’s text makes it clear that having a diversified skill set among its members, especially in the area of technology, is important and valuable to a school system, creating job opportunities as well as fostering more effective teachers and administrators. Whether picked up by a dedicated administrator who needs to implement an online strategy and framework for a school or landing in the hands of a teacher who is asked to wear many different hats, this text can inspire new ideas, create discussions, and help keep learning environments modern, connected, and safe. Reading through this book will set the reader up to ask important questions and understand the full scope of technology’s role in the classroom both today and in the years to come.

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