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One thing to know about me is that I am often surprised that people like my work. Call it insecurity if you must, but such feelings drive me to continually do my best, especially in writing tasks.
Recently, I noticed a few book reviews about Smarter Clicking: School Technology Policies that Work! that had been posted on various fora, and thought that you might like to hear some responses “directly from customers” as it were:
From the 21st Century Principal
By John Robinson
“Any policy and procedures can’t ignore the law, and Wells does a fantastic job in his book outlining all the considerations surrounding each of these. He also goes into great detail about creating policy that addresses the safety of students and staff. One aspect of safety involves preventing our students from divulging too much personal information on the Internet, and the other is protecting them from inappropriate web content. Smarter Clicking provides a comprehensive list of safety considerations for policy makers. In addition to providing valuable information about Internet safety, Wells also provides a complete overview of what areas administrators need to consider when developing policy to protect the school system’s investment in technological resources. He provides ideas for controlling access to network resources and for the protection of school system data. Both of these are important components of protecting the district’s investment.” Click here to read the full review.
From BOOK TALK: The Educational Leader’s Guide To School Technology Policies
By David Freitas, Janet Buckenmeyer, and Emily Hixon
“Wells also recognizes how technology policy and procedures can shape school culture. “The reality in many districts and schools is that policies are either over enforced to the point of making technology use difficult or neglected so that nobody knows what the real purpose or content of the policies are any more.” Are your current policies stimulating or inhibiting purposeful and meaningful technology use?
Wells’ final chapter, In My Crystal Ball I See … , is especially intriguing for those planning for the future. His “policy challenges of ubiquitous technology” soberly highlights what’s coming and how to prepare now.
Do we really need an entire book about school technology policies? Yes, we do and here it is!” Click here to read the full review.
