Leadership Principles in Technology
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The nation's schools have benefited from a wave of financial, political, and community support for the incorporation of technology in the learning process. Legislation such as the Improving America's Schools Act of 1994 and the Telecommunications Act of 1996 resulted in the development of a national educational technology plan, "Getting America's Schools Ready for the 21st Century," as well as significant funding, including the E-rate. Despite these and similar initiatives that have successfully provided access to technology, software, and teacher training, numerous studies and reports have shown that schools are still struggling to effectively use technology to improve teaching and learning.
Technology integration is a complex challenge that is not easily addressed with a single intervention. While access to technology and teacher training are important, other key elements are necessary to ensure the effective use of technology in schools. One such element is leadership. The following principles, drawn from the findings of recent research, will help leaders--school administrators, technology staff, and innovative practitioners--make informed decisions and support the effective integration of technology.
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- Vision - School leaders must articulate a shared vision of how technology will be effectively used to support teaching, learning, and school management.
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- Planning - School leaders must play a central role in the cyclical development, assessment, implementation, and revision of school technology plans.
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- Integration - School leaders must model the purposeful use of technology and ensure that teachers and students integrate technology into daily classroom practice.
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- Assessment and Evaluation - School leaders must utilize assessment and evaluation techniques to inform decision making and ensure continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
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- Support - School leaders must ensure that a technical and pedagogical support system exists that facilitates the use and maintenance of technology in their schools.
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- Community Relationships - School leaders must develop strategic community relationships that foster collaboration in planning, implementing, and assessing the use of technology in schools.
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- Ethical and Legal Issues - School leaders must model and promote an understanding of ethical and legal issues related to the use of technology.
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