Eric Sheninger works with schools throughout the world, helping educators meet and exceed their potential to improve outcomes for learners. He is the founder and CEO of Aspire Change EDU, a collaborative consultancy designed to provide personalized support to all educational systems. Prior to this, he was a teacher and the award-winning Principal at New Milford High School. Under his leadership, his school became a globally recognized model for innovative practices. Eric oversaw the successful implementation of several sustainable change initiatives that radically transformed the learning culture at his school while increasing achievement.

Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Author
A Day in the Life of a Digital Leader
Chapter 1: How the Learning Landscape Has Changed
The Fourth Industrial Revolution
Technology and Society
A New Learner
Summary
Guiding Questions
Chapter 2: A Compelling Case for Change
A School Leader's New Path Forward
Excuses Hold Us Back
You Get What You Model
Embrace Innovation
Bold Ideas for a Bold New World
Grow Into a Digital Leader
Summary
Guiding Questions
Chapter 3: Leading Sustainable Change
The Journey of a Practitioner
Unearthing the Secrets of Change
The Process of Change
Overcoming Potential Roadblocks to Change
Moving Large Change Efforts Forward
Summary
Guiding Questions
Chapter 4: Leading Through a Digital Lens
A Superintendent's Journey
Be in the Driver's Seat
The Pillars of Digital Leadership
ISTE Standards for Educational Leaders
Future Ready Schools
Summary
Guiding Questions
Chapter 5: Improving Student Engagement, Learning, and Outcomes
School Should Reflect Real Life
How Research Should Guide the Work
Improving Pedagogy with a Learner-Focused Mindset and Framework
Moving from Teaching to Empowered Learning
A Pedagogical Foundation for Digital Tools
Rigorous and Relevant Learning as the Standard
Digital Learning in Action
A Focus on Critical Competencies
Digital Citizenship and Responsibility
Summary
Guiding Questions
Chapter 6: Transforming Learning Spaces and Environments
Clark Hall--A Creative Learning Environment
Designing Schools to Engage and Drive Learning
Makerspaces
Devices for All (1:1)
Improving Access With BYOD
Blended Learning Versus Blended Instruction
Individualized and Personalized Learning
Summary
Guiding Questions
Chapter 7: Professional Growth and Learning
A Shift in Professional Learning
The Rise of Social Media as a Tool for Growth in Professional Practice
Personal Learning Networks (PLNs)
Connectedness as the Standard
The Professional Growth Period
Why Every Leader Needs a PLN
Summary
Guiding Questions
Chapter 8: Communication
No Better Time Than Now
Trailblazers Modeling the Way
Engage Stakeholders Using a Multifaceted Approach
Summary
Guiding Questions
Chapter 9: Public Relations
A District Forges a New Path
Tell Your Story
We Need More Stories of Success
Summary
Guiding Questions
Chapter 10: Branding
A Move to BrandED Thinking
Two Conversations Around BrandED Thinking
Why a BrandED Mindset Matters
The Right Hashtag
Summary
Guiding Questions
Chapter 11: Discovering Opportunity
Strategic Partnerships
Academies
Leveraging Social Media
The Interconnectedness of the Pillars of Digital Leadership
Summary
Guiding Questions
Chapter 12: Leading for Efficacy
A Shining Example: Wells Elementary School
A Push for Efficacy
Summary
Guiding Questions
Online Resources
References
Index