Effective Technology Tools for School Leadership

Authors Jones and Kennedy explore the technology tools needed to support the full range of responsibilities of a school leader, including management and administration, personnel and evaluation, security and safety, instructional leadership, organizational culture and climate, external relationships, and action research.

Leslie Jones holds a Ph.D. in educational leadership and administration from Louisiana State University. She is a professor of executive leadership at University of the Holy Cross. Prior to joining the faculty at Holy Cross, Dr. Jones served as an assistant professor, associate dean, and dean of higher education leadership at Nicholl State University. Her educational experience includes classroom teaching, K-12 school leadership, and consulting.

1. Introduction. 2. Management and Administration. 3. Personnel and Evaluation. 4. School Security and Safety. 5. Instructional Leadership. 6. Organizational Culture and Climate. 7. Leadership for External Relationship. 8. Technology and Its Uses for Action Research and Traditional Research..