3. “I would say it’s essential to create a culture of
innovation in the school. Accept that there will
be many successes and some failures, those
failures will drive even more success. Have a
solid plan in place that involves all constituents
in the process, and ensure the plan has clearly
defined outcomes. From a nuts and bolts
standpoint I would say ensure the infrastructure
is where it needs to be. If teachers do not trust
the technology, it will not be used.”
-Ryan Imbriale, Principal, Patapsco High
School
4. Student
Centered
• Increased Engagement
• 21st Century Skills
• Personalized Learning
• Preparation for global
society
Positive
School
Culture
• Lead learners
• Visionary leadership
• Collaborative teams
• Responsible risk-taking
• Learning from failing
Infrastructure
& Operations
• Support tech integration
• Aid in decision making
• Financial advantages
• Increase communication
6. 21st Century School Leadership =
Educational Technology Leadership
Ensures appropriate technologies are integratedintocurriculum, instructional
strategies, andlearningenvironments
Uses technologytoenhance their own professional practice andtoincrease their
productivityandthe productivityof others
Implements the use of technology-basedmanagement andoperations systems
Uses technologytoplanandimplement comprehensive systems of effective
assessment andevaluation
Understands the social, legal, andethical issues connectedtotechnologyandmodels
responsible decision-makingrelatedtothese issues
10. 1.What impact does a tech-savvy
leader have on establishing a positive
school culture?
1.What are the challenges and
opportunities facing 21st century
school leaders in terms of effectively
integrating technology to create a
positive culture?
2.What is preventing school
leaders from moving forward
13. School Leadership is in need of reform:
State-by-state comparison
Principal effectiveness standards &
Preparation programs
Licensure & Tenure
40% of principals are expected to retire
by 2012
14. 25% of a student’s academic success is linked
to the principal
Principals hire, develop, and manage
teachers
Teachers account for the largest impact on
student learning
Best positioned to ensure students have an
effective teacher every year
16. Suggestions to Improve Principal Preparation:
1. Develop clear principal competencies
2. Strategically recruit HQ candidates
3. Establish rigorous screening process
4. Provide relevant coursework
5. Incorporate authentic learning experiences
6. Ensure mastery of competencies
17. Wallace Foundation-Effective Leaders:
1. Shape vision of success for all students
based on high standards
1. Create a climate hospitable to
education with safe & appropriate
interactions
2. Cultivate leadership in others
3. Improve instruction to enable teachers
to teach best practices & students
learn in a personalized way
1. Manage people, data, and processes
to foster school improvement
24. Michele Hancock
Kenosha Unified School District
Kenosha, Wisconsin
Mark Evans
Andover Public Schools (USD 385)
Andover, Kansas
Daniel Frazier
Sioux Central Community School District
Sioux Rapids, Iowa
Nicholas Gledich
Colorado Springs School District 11
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Michael Hanson
Fresno Unified School District
Fresno, California
C.J. Huff
Joplin Schools
Joplin, Missouri
Jerri Kemble
Centre School District
Lost Springs, Kansas
Bradford Saron
Cashton Public Schools
Cashton, Wisconsin
William Skilling
Oxford Community Schools
Oxford, Michigan
Todd Yohey
Oak Hills Local School District
Cincinnati, Ohio
2012
25. Kevin Baxter
Archdiocese of Los Angeles
Elementary Schools
California
Theresa Dunkin
Aptakisic-Tripp Community
Consolidated School District 102
Illinois
Suzanne Lacey
Talladega County Schools
Alabama
Randy Moczygemba
New Braunfels Independent School District
Texas
David Peterson
Scottsdale Unified School District
Arizona
Hamilton Community Schools
Michigan
Casey Wardynski
Huntsville City Schools
Alabama
2013
26. “Exemplifying outstanding leadership and
vision in using technology to advance
their districts’ educational goals.”
Devices &
Innovations
Communicatio
n
Operations
& PD
Curriculum
Laptops,
Chromebooks,
iPads, BYOD
Facebook,
Twitter, Blogs,
Podcasts,
Skype, wikis
Infrastruct
ure to
support
21st C tech
Digital
Citizenship
Education
Interactive
hardware &
software
24/7 access to
school
curriculum
Digital
analytics
Project/Blend
ed learning
opportunities
Virtual/online
Schools/hybrid
Increase in
parent
communicatio
n
Ongoing
PD in
Technolog
y
Digital
Portfolios
Web 2.0
29. “Successful principals focus not only
on what needs to be reformed in
schools, but address how they go
about fostering and leading change
through a strategic process involving
gathering and analyzing data to
determine priorities, explore possible
solutions, assess readiness and build
capacity, create and communicate the
improvement plan, implement the
plan,, and then monitor and adjust the
pan when necessary.”
32. “Unlike those of us
just a shade
older, this new
generation didn’t
have to relearn
anything to live lives
of digital immersion.
They learned in
digital the first time
around; they only
know a world that is
digital.”
Authors: John Palfrey &
“These kids are different. They
study, work, write, and interact with each other
in ways that are very different from the ways
that you did growing up.”
34. Adequate Access:
Computing devices & Internet at school & home
Human Capital:
Support effective use
Ensure infrastructure
Is in place
Teacher Training:
Integration of technology
Into instruction & assessment
Technology Plans:
Flexible to adapt to changes in
Technology & needs of learners
35. • Visionary
• Shared Leadership
• 24/7 learning
• Innovative
• Risk-takers
• Educate on tech safe use
• Access to technology
• Understand digital
natives
Tech-Savvy
School Leader
• 77% 12-17 year-olds
own cell phones
• Consume 6 hours a day
of digital media
• 90% 13-17 use social
media
• Want school wide
Internet access
• 39% want more tech in
school
21st Century
Learner
65. 83% of School Leaders possess high level of
knowledge of current technology
75. 97% of school leaders believe
students should learn to use
current technology including
76. The same technology leaders
believe students should be using
is banned at many schools. Tech-
savvy leaders teach students to
use these tools safely and
appropriately for their education.
82. Only about 18% of teachers feel comfortable with
integration of technology.
Approximately 82% are only moderately comfortable
or very uncomfortable with integrating technology.
83. Facebook Debate:
“I am really concerned that our kids will be drawn into those critical
attributes in FaceBook that are not related to the classroom topics.
Our kids lack that personal self-discipline.”
“Our responsibility is to teach our students proper etiquette and
prepare them for their careers. Social media isn't going anywhere.
We need to teach not limit.”
“Facebook is one of the ways our students communicate. There is so
much to be taught and supported- how to write appropriately, how
what you write is there forever, and how to manage emotions, at an
already emotional time, when consuming posts.
When we "lock it out" because colleagues don't want to police it or
develop lessons on appropriate use, it doesn't help us help our
students.”
84. Leaders who Blog:
“Our school and classroom blogs serve as a communication platform
and digital portfolio. My personal blog links media, technology and
current events. My school blog chronicles school and school board
technology happenings.”
“My blog shares ways to integrate technology as well as my
leadership thoughts and ideas. I share my blog with our teachers
and administrators. Often teachers will ask me questions about a
tool or a way to do something with digital resources, and if I've
written about it already or compiled resources I simply link them to
my blog post or wiki resource page. Having a blog and wiki saves me
time in the long run and helps me organize what I have already
researched and wrote about.”
85. Impact on School Culture
“Expanded the classroom walls of learning. Students see technology
access as more than just gossiping on Facebook or Twitter; they are
beginning to see the more practical uses of social media for
learning.”
“It has helped us create a student centred school that allows
students to have choice and influence in their learning. It has helped
us create real and powerful learning experiences and connected our
kids with people all over the world.”
Almost every teacher has an iPad and we have made it apart of
every staff meeting. We are steadily moving towards using some
form of technology in every classroom and building a school
structure to promote tech in the classroom.
86. Impact on School Culture
We have gone from desktop, stand alones to iPads and 1:1 in just 1.5
years. Attendance is up 15%. Discipline incidents are down.
Graduation rate has increased. Parental involvement has increased.
Student pride and engagement is up. Instruction and academic
engagement is up.
The biggest impact has been with teaching students to be cognizant
of their digital footprint. This group of students has always known
technology; few have other means to communicate. Using
Facebook, Instagram and Twitter inappropriately have had negative
consequences on some students (bullying, difficulty securing
employment, questions from college admissions).
Integrating a viable online blog in ELA courses has helped students
self correct, monitor others' writings, and learn quickly from past
mistakes.
87. Positive School Culture Allows Leaders to:
1. Be available to their faculty to assist in improving instructional
strategies through spending more time in classrooms
2. Serve as a mentor and encourage the development of
leadership traits in others
3.Collaborate with other school leaders to improve their own
professional growth and development
4. Communicate openly and honestly with all stakeholders and
promote the achievements of students and teachers
5. Problem-solve with other leadership team members and key
stakeholders throughout the community
94. Recommended Reading For School Leaders*
*Separate hyperlinks for Disrupting Class and Tuned Out
95. “Leaders can connect an entire learning community from
student, parent, community, teacher, other leaders if they have the
right skill set and tools. Leaders can block or allow innovation for
themselves and others. Budget cuts are everywhere. Tech support is
down putting more responsibility on building principals. Even more so
when sole building administrator. Tech savvy amplifies school based
efforts in many forms -
instructional, managerial, PD, secretarial, outreach, personal learning
networks, and on and on. Tech savvy helps leaders suck the best
resources from daily, local and national conferences via backchannel.
Tech savvy is a mindset our kids already have. We must do our best to
see through their lens each day. IMO (in my opinion) Tech savvy leaders
tend to trust students and teacher more. We need more trust in
schools.”
-Joe Mazza, Lead Learner
Knapp Elementary
Philadelphia, PA
96. DISCUSSION
MAJOR CHALLENGES FACING 21ST CENTURY
SCHOOLS:
• Inadequate funding
• Ill-equipped infrastructure
• Resistance from teachers & community
• Lack of professional development
• Inconclusive data on impact of technology on
student learning
BIGGEST CHALLENGE:
AN INEFFECTIVE LEADER
97. Lunch Atop a Skyscraper
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center_n_1904602.html
Question the Answers
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Horizon Image
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Keep Calm and Focus on Your Research Question
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Principal Graphic
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George W. Bush Logo
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Wallace Foundation Logo
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Connected Administrator Logo
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ASCD EDGE LOGO
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Classroom 2.0 logo
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Edutopia
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Blackboard
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IMAGE CREDITS:
98. BrainPOP Educators
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Wall Graphic
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Teens and Technology
http://pewsocialtrends.org/files/2010/10/millennials-confident-connected-open-to-change.pdf
Agent commercial
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8RhAp-m7bk
Student Protestors
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Methods
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Results
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Classrooms without walls
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Digital Native cartoon
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Born Digital Book Cover
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Windham High School Logo
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Timberlane High School Logo
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Burlington High School Logo
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New Milford New Jersey High School
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Technology Book Graphics
http://www.fractuslearning.com/2013/04/11/education-technology-books/
Disrupting Class: How Disruptive Innovation Will Change the Way the World Learns
http://www.amazon.com/Disrupting-Class-Expanded-Disruptive-Innovation/dp/0071749101
Tuned Out: Engaging the 21st Century Learner
http://www.karenhume.ca/resources/publications/tuned-out/