{"product_id":"managing-technology-in-higher-education-isbn-9780470584729","title":"Managing Technology in Higher Education","description":"Universities continue to struggle in their efforts to fully integrate information and communications technology within their activities. Based on examination of current practices in technology integration at 25 universities worldwide, this book argues for a radical approach to the management of technology in higher education.   It offers recommendations for improving governance, strategic planning, integration of administrative and teaching services, management of digital resources, and training of technology managers and administrators.  The book is written for anyone wanting to ensure technology is integrated as effectively and efficiently as possible. \u003cp\u003eFigures and Tables ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExecutive Summary xix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 The Challenge of Change 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Recent Developments in Technology and Education 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Tracking Existing Strategies for Technology Integration 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Leadership and Strategy 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Organizational Structures and Initiatives to Support Technology Integration 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Quality Assurance 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Resources, Money, and Decision Making 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Barriers to Change and Two Ways to Remove Them 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Building a Twenty-First-Century University or College 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 251\u003c\/p\u003e  \t \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE AUTHORS\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA. W. (TONY) BATES\u003c\/b\u003e is president and CEO of Tony Bates Associates Ltd., a private consulting company special-izing in the planning and management of e-learning and distance education. He was formerly director of Distance Education and Technology at the University of British Columbia. Bates is the author of nine books, including \u003ci\u003eManaging Technological Change: Strategies for College and University Leaders\u003c\/i\u003e and\u003ci\u003e Effective Teaching with Technology in Higher Education.\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eALBERT SANGRÀ\u003c\/b\u003e is director of Research and Educational Innovation and Methodology at Universidade Oberta de Catalunya in Barcelona, Spain. He is also director of Edu Lab, an educational innovation laboratory specializing in the application of new technologies to distance education.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMANAGING TECHNOLOGY\u003c\/b\u003e IN HIGHER EDUCATION\t \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe use of technology for teaching continues to escalate on college and university campuses. However, the academy is still struggling with how best to plan and manage this activity. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eManaging Technology in Higher Education\u003c\/i\u003e offers faculty and senior academic administrators a wealth of practical recommendations for integrating communications techno- logies within colleges and universities. The authors provide recommendations on leadership, strategic planning, organizational structures, the gover- nance of technology, quality assurance methods, training of instructors and administrators, and the management of resources in the context of organizational culture, barriers to change, and roles for government. In particular, they focus on how technology can transform teaching and learning within an institution. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBased on an examination of current practices in technology integration at over 30 universities and colleges, \u003ci\u003eManaging Technology in Higher Education\u003c\/i\u003e argues for a radically new approach to the management of technology in higher education institutions, focused on innovation in the design and delivery of teaching, increasing flexible access for learners, and improving cost-effectiveness. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a valuable resource for anyone wanting to ensure that the large investments made in technology are integrated as effectively and efficiently as possible.    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe use of technology for teaching continues to escalate on college and university campuses. However, the academy is still struggling with how best to plan and manage this activity.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eManaging Technology in Higher Education\u003c\/i\u003e offers faculty and senior academic administrators a wealth of practical recommendations for integrating communications technologies within colleges and universities. The authors provide recommendations on leadership, strategic planning, organizational structures, the governance of technology, quality assurance methods, training of instructors and administrators, and the management of resources in the context of organizational culture, barriers to change, and roles for government. In particular, they focus on how technology can transform teaching and learning within an institution.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBased on an examination of current practices in technology integration at over 30 universities and colleges, \u003ci\u003eManaging Technology in Higher Education\u003c\/i\u003e argues for a radically new approach to the management of technology in higher education institutions, focused on innovation in the design and delivery of teaching, increasing flexible access for learners, and improving cost-effectiveness. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a valuable resource for anyone wanting to ensure that the large investments made in technology are integrated as effectively and efficiently as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989568438501,"sku":"NP9780470584729","price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470584729.jpg?v=1761784631","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/managing-technology-in-higher-education-isbn-9780470584729","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}