Leadership and Technology

Leadership

“Most people think of leadership as a

position and therefore don't see themselves

as leaders.”Dr. Stephen Covey

~ Law of the Harvest ~

Discussion• Growing potatoes and leadership:

commonalities?• What are aspects of a good

leader?• What do you look for in a leader?• How skilled should a

leader be when concerning technology?

Leadership Barriers to Technology

• Lack of knowledge• Lack of interest/resistance to change• Poor leadership skills• Politics• Lack of resources• Power hungry • Ego• ?

Traditional Technology Leadership Structure

Superintendent

Principals

Teachers

Students

Parents

Community

Practical Technology Leadership Structure

Parents

Students

TeachersPrincipals

SuperintendentCommunity

In essence, each piece is interchangeable

Key Factors in Technology Leadership

• Needs assessments• Pedagogies• Research-based practices• Paradigm shifts• Staff development

– Implementation– Delivery/training

Key Factors and Technology Leadership

• Infrastructure• Parental involvement• Student involvement• Business involvement• Evaluation of programs and plans• Standards/NCLB• Legal issues/equity

Key Factors and Technology Leadership

• Buy in!• Calendar and schedules• ?

Effective Leadership“In Practice”

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