Policy & Leadership
Exciting changes are taking place in education, requiring sound policy and strong leadership that focuses school technology-use on instruction and equity. This toolkit is designed to help school leaders evaluate current policies and considers what might be necessary in order to keep pace in this rapidly evolving world.
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Blog Stop Arguing about Technology - Focus on Transforming LearningDevice decisions are important ones. However, the learning taking place must be the most important focus. Read insights by Elliott Levine. |
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Blog Get Your Dreams On the CalendarAs back to school rapidly approaches, it is time for looking ahead and planning solidly for success in the new school year. Read as Hank Thiele explores options for both planning and implementing for future successes. |
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Blog Reminder for Leaders - Recognition MattersEducation technology and those of us who work in it have kind of taken it on the chin over the years. We’re told that it technology too expensive and that we can’t prove the value. Teachers and students complain that they don’t have sufficient support or get enough PD, but those are the first budgets cut. We’re put on the hot seat for getting ready for online assessment without sufficient resources or guidance. Then we get blamed for not protecting student privacy and data security. And why can’t we make up our minds when it comes to devices and BYOD? |
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Blog Thinking Outside of the Box, v2.0Is your organization innovative? David Jakes examines the necessary shift needed for being an innovative school. |
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Blog Removing RoadblocksFor true innovation to take place, leaders need to build a culture of support for teachers. View Donna Tueber's valuable tips for bringing the right culture into being. |
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Blog Making Progress on Data PrivacyIt is the time of year for celebrating successes of all kinds and particularly in one area greatly impacting students and parents. Read as Bob Moore looks at the progress recently gained in the area of privacy and security of student and staff data. |
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Blog The Value of Messaging in Educational ChangeSharing the good news and benefits of educational initiatives with parents and the school community is important. Readily available communication avenues today include the uses of web, social media and online presentations. See insights including a list of supporting resources from Donna Teuber. |
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Blog Are You Locking-Down Your Devices or Locking-Out Your Students?Taking a close look at our policies means making sure that we are not locking out learning. Read Bob Moore's advice for creating an environment that provides more freedom for learning to teachers and students. |
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Blog Open Access for Personalizing LearningMaking Personalized Learning come true means assuring immediate, real-time student access to a world of tools and content. Read Donna Teuber's guidelines for schools navigating policy and procedure changes when moving to blended learning models. |
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Blog Don’t Over-Enterprise Your School ITDoes your school run 'like a business' when it comes to IT? Read Bob Moore's advice on when it might be best to apply business practices and not. |