The School Leader's Guide to Social Media

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. 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: - Responding to student safety issues, such as cyberbullying and sexting - Improving school management, communication, and professional growth - Instructional innovation - Twenty-first century learning - Preparing for future social media trends 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.

Ronald Williamson is Professor of Educational Leadership at Eastern Michigan University. He has served as Executive Director of the National Middle School Association and as President of the National Forum to Accelerate Middle Grades Reform. He is also the author of seven books.

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;