What Works in Computing for School Administrators

School administrators want to be better leaders, strategic planners, and stewards of their time and resources. Gary Ivory explains that technology, rather than an end in itself, is a powerful tool for administrators with these goals in mind. The compilation of expert advice in his book will walk the reader through presentation software, spreadsheets, the Internet, networks, and system models-all with an understanding of the very practical needs of administrators. For the uninitiated to whom technology appears daunting, and for those who simply want to hone their organizational and leadership skills, this book is a ready reference guide.

Gary M. Ivory is Associate Professor of Educational Management and Development at New Mexico State University as well as the Chair of the College of Education Technology Committee.

Chapter 1 Selling Your Ideas with Presentation Software
Chapter 2 Prison Cells and Spreadsheets
Chapter 3 Keeping Track of Tasks and Appointments: Software for Time Management
Chapter 4 Keeping Track of Students and Making Decisions
Chapter 5 Successful "Library" Research Beyond the Year 2000
Chapter 6 Successful Internet Research
Chapter 7 Administrators and Networks: How to Get Started and What to Expect
Chapter 8 A Network Connection: Now What?
Chapter 9 New Tools for Strategic Decision Making: Systems Thinking Applied with ITHINK
Chapter 10 Back to School: Systems Models and the Educational Setting
Chapter 11 The Consultant Decision
Chapter 12 How Administrators Become Technology Leaders
Chapter 13 Effective Planning for Technology