"We
need to read enough to know what's right and wrong. It is very
important to know a good deal about technology ... what's the latest
thinking about how to access information, best model for putting
technology into the classroom, what's available ... what role new
technologies such as iPods and Blackberries play ... what smaller
devices are on their way. The superintendent needs to have enough
knowledge to ask the right questions and to pick a good CTO."
— Dr. Annette Griffin, Superintendent, Carrollton – Farmers Branch Independent School District, Carrollton, TX
A recent Education Week article which was followed up by an online chat (transcript)
highlighted an administrative technology gap that most districts face
in one form or another. How can we expect to move forward with 2.0
initiatives when such a knowledge gap exists?
To
be an effective technology leader, you should model innovative uses of
technology and empower educators, parents, students and the community
with technology solutions.
You
should consider yourself the model-in-chief in your district, taking
every opportunity to showcase innovative technology in your work with
your staff and community.
Integrating
technology into district leadership, management and operations will
empower people to do their jobs more efficiently and effectively.
Agenda
Keynote Presentation
Current Internet Issues, Obstacles and Challenges for schools- Panel Discussion
Top Web 2.0 Tools for Leadership
Resources
"We need to read enough to know what's right and wrong. It is very important to know a good deal about technology ... what's the latest thinking about how to access information, best model for putting technology into the classroom, what's available ... what role new technologies such as iPods and Blackberries play ... what smaller devices are on their way. The superintendent needs to have enough knowledge to ask the right questions and to pick a good CTO."
— Dr. Annette Griffin, Superintendent, Carrollton – Farmers Branch Independent School District, Carrollton, TX
A recent Education Week article which was followed up by an online chat (transcript) highlighted an administrative technology gap that most districts face in one form or another. How can we expect to move forward with 2.0 initiatives when such a knowledge gap exists?
To be an effective technology leader, you should model innovative uses of technology and empower educators, parents, students and the community with technology solutions.
You should consider yourself the model-in-chief in your district, taking every opportunity to showcase innovative technology in your work with your staff and community.
Integrating technology into district leadership, management and operations will empower people to do their jobs more efficiently and effectively.
Source: http://superintendentempower.org/strengthen/index.html
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