NOW
CLASSROOMS
LEADER’S GUIDE
ENHANCING TEACHING AND LEARNING THROUGH TECHNOLOGY
MEG ORMISTON
| Cathy Fisher | Courtney Orzel | Robin Bruebach |
| Jamie Reilly | Jordan Garrett | Steven M. Griesbach |
| Becky Fischer |
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Names: Ormiston, Meghan J., author.
Title: NOW classrooms, leader’s guide : enhancing teaching and learning through technology / Meg Ormiston, Cathy Fisher, Jamie Reilly, Courtney Orzel, Jordan Garrett, Robin Bruebach, Steven M. Griesbach, and Becky Fischer.
Description: Bloomington, IN : Solution Tree Press, 2018. | Series: NOW classrooms | Includes bibliographical references and index.
Identifiers: LCCN 2017020331 | ISBN 9781945349461 (perfect bound)
Subjects: LCSH: Educational change. | Education--Aims and objectives. | Educational technology. | Education--Effect of technological innovations on. | Effective teaching.
Classification: LCC LB2806 .O687 2018 | DDC 371.33--dc23 LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2017020331
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This book is dedicated to all the passionate educators everywhere that have inspired me on this journey to change the world of education.
—MEG ORMISTON
To my family and colleagues who provide encouragement and inspiration.
—CATHY FISHER
Dedicated to my adorable, preschool-aged granddaughter, Maddie, who already integrates technology into her daily learning.
—JAMIE REILLY
This book is dedicated to all the educators who put their heart and soul into making education better for every student.
—COURTNEY ORZEL
To my very first class of first graders: thank you for letting me learn with you!
—JORDAN GARRETT
To my amazing staff at Indian Trail. Thank you for your passion and teaching me how to be a better leader. Special thanks to Beth Hatlen for opening this door for me.
—ROBIN BRUEBACH
For my family—Diane, Adam, Mom, Fern, Jerry, Lee, David, Susan, LJ, Jim, and Judy.
—STEVE GRIESBACH
To Jeff for changing my life forever. To Zeke and Kalista for bringing endless light and love.
—BECKY FISCHER
Acknowledgments
Thank you to all teachers everywhere! I am proud to say I am a teacher, and I believe it is one of the most important professions in the world. Specifically, I want to thank the collaborative writing team that coauthored this series of five books. I have never worked with a more dedicated, fun-loving, collaborative team of lifelong learners. Thanks to the Otus team for your support and to my family for putting up with our writing marathons. I give my deepest thanks to Douglas Rife and the entire team at Solution Tree for helping all of us craft this dream into a reality. Wow!
—Meg Ormiston
Special thanks to Meg Ormiston for bringing together this amazing group of educators and for providing the guidance and encouragement necessary to achieve our goal of producing five books. I am grateful to all the professionals I’ve met through this journey and look forward to many more collaborations.
—Cathy Fisher
A huge thank you to Meg Ormiston who caused a seismic shift in my thinking around what is possible in learning innovations. I am very thankful for my tech-savvy husband’s support of my personal learning as well as that of my colleague and friend, Cathy Fisher, who always encourages me to learn more. Many kudos to the learning and technology integration coaches in Maercker School District 60 whose vision helped create learning environments that were much more conducive to engaged learning!
—Jamie Reilly
A huge thanks to Meg Ormiston for being a pioneer in the field of education and for helping me not only as a teacher but now as a superintendent.
—Courtney Orzel
To the leadership team that wrote this book—between conversations, phone calls, and emails, you have pushed my thinking more than you know. It was a pleasure to work with you all!
—Jordan Garrett
I would like to acknowledge my family for their love and support and my first-grade teacher, Mrs. Houser, who helped me believe I could do anything.
—Robin Bruebach
To everyone who inspired me to think, who challenged my views, who held me accountable, and who supported my growth as a leader and person. You cared enough to help me become my best.
—Steve Griesbach
Thank you to all the professionals who continually inspire me and to the students who drive me to work hard on their behalf every day.
—Becky Fischer
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