Innovative Practices

Websites

www.webbasedtraining.com: Free information on developing and delivering on-line learning. Includes articles about web-based training and e-learning industry trends.
http://surfaquarium.com/IT/edge.htm: Sites recommended as cutting edge resources for innovative teaching.
www.gdrc.org/info-design/instruct/ learning-culture.html: Summary of steps necessary for fostering a learning climate.
www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/vidconf/ instruct.html: Site on using videoconferencing technology for interactive learning.
http://glossary.plasmalink.com/glossary.html: Plasma Link Web Services provides the Glossary of Instructional Strategies as a resource for all educators.
www.schoolhousedoor.com: An excellent site for administrators to access articles on various topics, including innovative practices. The key is to go to the principal's office on the site.
Education World Administrator's Desk: A variety of resources for principals, including innovative practices and professional development.
Innovative ideas for principals wanting to encourage innovative practices.
www.aasa.org: Many articles and research on educational issues.
www.naesp.org: Information for elementary school principals on a variety of subjects.

North American Division Handbook for Principals, page 54. Contact your Conference or Union Office for a copy.
The Journal of Adventist Education archives 1985-current, searchable by issue, author, title or keyword.
Journal of Curriculum and Supervision. www.ascd.org A refereed scholarly journal published quarterly. Abstracts of articles in current and archived issues available for ready access. The complete issues are available for sale.
Educational Leadership. www.ascd.org ASCD's flagship publication with sources of information about teaching and learning, new ideas and practices, and the latest trends and issues affecting pre-Kindergarten through higher education.
Principal Leadership. Journal of NASSP (National Association of Secondary School Principals). Focuses on the school leader's need for practical strategies for improving the school. See especially the section on "Tips for Principals."
The 3 Keys to Empowerment: Release the Power Within People for Astonishing Results, Ken Blanchard, John P Carlos, and Alan Randolph.
Leading Change, John P. Kotter . Great reviews -- a practical book on how to follow through from vision to reality.
1001 Ways to Energize Employees, Bob Nelson. Covey's review -- "A mother lode of practical ideas and practices on building employee morale and unleashing employee potential."
1001 Ways to Reward Employees, Bob Nelson. Review comment -- "This book should be in the drawer of every manager's desk."

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