Just as the digital landscape is constantly evolving, the second edition of Digital Leadership moves past trends and fads to focus on the essence of leading innovative change in education now and in the future. As society and technology evolve at what seems a dizzying pace, the demands on leaders are changing as well. With a greater emphasis on leadership dispositions, this revamped edition also features: New structure and organization emphasizing the interconnectivity of the Pillars of Digital Leadership to drive sustainable change -- Innovative strategies and leadership practices that enhance school culture and drive learning improvement -- Updated vignettes from digital leaders who have successfully implemented the included strategies -- New online resources, informative graphics, and end of chapter guiding questions -- Now is the time to embrace innovation, technology, and flexibility to create a learning culture that provides students with 21st century critical competencies! -- Provided by publisher.

A Day in the Life of a Digital Leader -- How the Learning Landscape Has Changed: The Fourth Industrial Revolution -- Technology and Society -- A New Learner – Summary -- Guiding Questions -- 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 -- 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 -- 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 -- 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 -- 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 -- 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 – Communication: No Better Time Than Now -- Trailblazers Modeling the Way -- Engage Stakeholders Using a Multifaceted Approach – Summary -- Guiding Questions -- Public Relations: A District Forges a New Path -- Tell Your Story -- We Need More Stories of Success – Summary -- Guiding Questions – Branding: A Move to BrandED Thinking -- Two Conversations Around BrandED Thinking -- Why a BrandED Mindset Matters -- The Right Hashtag – Summary -- Guiding Questions -- Discovering Opportunity: Strategic Partnerships – Academies -- Leveraging Social Media -- The Interconnectedness of the Pillars of Digital Leadership – Summary -- Guiding Questions -- Leading for Efficacy: A Shining Example: Wells Elementary School -- A Push for Efficacy – Summary -- Guiding Questions.