Ed Tech and the 21st Century Student

Wanted: Chief technology officer for a medium-sized school district. Advanced degree and background in education, finance, business and technology required. Must have strong organizational and interpersonal skills and be an expert on strategic planning, budgeting, IT staffing, computer networking, data management, security issues and standards, computer operating systems, hardware maintenance and repair, and all aspects [...]

ISSUE: Knowledgeable and effective school leaders are extremely important in determining whether technology use will improve learning for all students. Many school administrators may be uncomfortable providing leadership in technology areas, however. They may be uncertain about implementing effective technology leadership strategies in ways that will improve learning, or they may believe their own knowledge [...]