1. Leadership and Technology

2. Leadership “Most people think of leadership as a position and therefore don't see themselves as leaders.” Dr. Stephen Covey ~ Law of the Harvest ~

3. 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?

4. Leadership Barriers to Technology Lack of knowledge Lack of interest/resistance to change Poor leadership skills Politics Lack of resources Power hungry Ego ?

5. Traditional Technology Leadership Structure Superintendent Principals Teachers Students Parents Community

6. Practical Technology Leadership Structure Parents Students Teachers Principals SuperintendentCommunity In essence, each piece is interchangeable

7. Key Factors in Technology Leadership Needs assessments Pedagogies Research-based practices Paradigm shifts Staff development –Implementation –Delivery/training

8. Key Factors and Technology Leadership Infrastructure Parental involvement Student involvement Business involvement Evaluation of programs and plans Standards/NCLB Legal issues/equity

9. Key Factors and Technology Leadership Buy in! Calendar and schedules ?

10. Effective Leadership “In Practice” http://www.despair.com/spin.html