Technology In The 21st Century

Technology In The 21st CenturyBobby DoddGahanna Lincoln High SchoolPrincipal

2016 NASSP National Digital Principal of the YearTwitter: @bobby__doddBlog: https://glhsprincipal.blogspot.com

Why?Why do we do what we do?Why do we need to change education?Why do we need technology as an educational resource?Why do we need to change as leaders?

To Make A Difference? To Help Students Succeed?

Industrial Age of Education

Emergence of Technology Has Created ChangeExpectations of administrators have changed over the years Expectations of teachers have changed over the yearsExpectations of what happens in our schools have changed, we just need to get onboard.

This Isnt What I Signed Up For

Technology Has Created ExpectationsAs Administrators, we are expected to be visible.The term Visibility has changed over the years.If you dont tell your story, someone else will

Communities Expect Social Media PresenceEverybody Wants to Know Now!Do your district/school/top administrators/teachers have Twitter accounts? Facebook accounts? Instagram accounts?Is your website functional? Updated?Can you send mass emails in your districts/schools?Do you know your communities social media expectations? Go above and beyond

Technology Doesnt Allow for Excuses

Technology Leads to TransparencyUse Apps such as Remind, Twitter, Facebook to share informationHes Everywhere!Recognize Everyone!Use email to informCreate newslettersCreate videosShare everything you can!Share how you are growing as an administrator

Administrators and TeachersRaised Expectations

Different Kind of AdministratorOld School to New School

Use Technology to Save TimeTry new and innovative ways to do thingsFlip Staff Meetings Use an iPad and Screencast-O-MaticCreating Collaboration Time for StaffOffer Professional Development in Different WaysModel using Technology ToolsYou save people time, you gain instant respect

Example of Creating Professional Development

Use Technology to Inform Staff

Be a Leader Staff Can Count OnEducate yourself to be technologically savvyYour staff expects it!Create a mindset in your district/buildingRisk, Failure, Professional Development

Use Tech to Improve TeachingFor example, tools that help with Depth of Knowledge

Level 1 (Recall & Reproduction) Twitter Hashtags for responses in classLevel 2 (Skills and Concepts)Demonstrate Prezi for organizing & comparingLevel 3 (Strategic Thinking)Using Twitter Chats for justifying stances on a topicLevel 4 (Extend Thinking) Gathering data from a Google Form

Dont Let Technology Replace RelationshipsTechnology will never replace the importance of relationships.When discussions need to take place face-to-face, make sure they do.Technology doesnt illustrate feelings and emotions very well.

Teacher Collaboration and TechRemember our discussion of saving time?Google Forms, Google Docs, Formative Assessment Apps

Foster Growth Among The Staff

Model a Culture of Sharing

Staff Can Collaborate & Share DailyBy using technology, staff can collaborate with educators from around the world.Administrators must lead this charge!

Who Holds the Power?Students or Teachers?

Our Students Now Hold InformationTeachers used to be the information holdersNow our teachers are facilitatorsTechnology is at the forefront in this regardOur students have the devices and know where to get informationWe have to lead and instruct with this in mind

Change Our Practice To Fit Our Learners

This Starts With Us

New Report Card Is Great ExampleACT/SATHonors Diplomas

How will technology play a role in these areas to help our students be successful?

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