Leading in the Digital Age
It All Begins At the TopHow to Lead Your District In the Use of
Technology and 21st Century SkillsJohn Doherty, Ed.D.,
Superintendent Reading Public SchoolsApril Goran, MEd.,
Instructional Technology Specialist, Reading Memorial High
School
2010 Blueprint for Excellence National Conference
December 7, 2010Lake Buena Vista, FloridaContact InformationJohn
F. Doherty, Ed.D.Superintendent, Reading Public Schools82 Oakland
RoadReading, MA 01867Phone: 781-944-5800Email:
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phone.9Focus For Today Why Change? Our role as leaders What are
21st Century Learners? How will this get done? Leadership is the
Key An example of how it is being done13 Step Process A look at
some tools for administrators Closure and Questions
Key Question All Day How can I lead my school/district to change
their use of technology and 21st Century Skills?Why do we need to
change?Did You Know?Howie DiBlasi
Three Fundamental ChangesThe rapid evolution of the new global
knowledge economy with profound effects on the world of work-all
workThe sudden and dramatic shift from information that is limited
in terms of amount and availability to information characterized by
flux and glutThe increasing impact of media and technology on how
young people learn and relate to the world and to each otherThe
World Is Truly Flat When I was growing up, my parents told me,
Finish your dinner, People in India and China are starving. I tell
my daughters, Finish your homework. People in India and China are
starving for your job.
Thomas Friedman The World is Flat
Learning How to Learn is Key You actually want to become really
adaptable. You want constantly to acquire new skills, knowledge,
and expertise that enable you constantly to be able to create
value.Being adaptable in a flat world, knowing how to learn how to
learn, will be one of the most important assets any worker can
have, because job churn will come faster, because innovation will
happen faster.Thomas Friedman The World is FlatThe fact is, our
young people are woefully under prepared for the demands of todays
workplace Ken Kay, Past President of the Partnership for 21st
Century Skills
1717The Job
We need to become more right brained to compete and survive The
future belongs to a very different kind of mind creators and
empathizers, pattern recognizers, and meaning makers. These people
artists, inventors, designers, storytellers, caregivers, consolers,
big picture thinkers will now reap societys richest rewards and
share its greatest joys. Daniel Pink A Whole New Mind-Why
Right-Brainers will Rule the FutureTechnology-The Equalizer We
should use technology funding to bolster new learning models and
innovations, such as online learning environments, to level the
playing field and allow students from all walks of life-from small
rural communities to budget strapped urban schools-to access the
rich variety that is now available only to children of wealthy
suburban districts. Clayton Christensen Disrupting ClassWhat Are
21st Century Learning or Transferable Skills?2121Partnership for
21st Century Skills
21st Century SkillsCreativity and InnovationCritical Thinking
and Problem SolvingCommunication and CollaborationInformation
LiteracyMedia LiteracyTechnology Literacy
Life and Career SkillsFlexibility and adaptabilityInitiative and
self directionProductivity and accountabilityCross Cultural
SkillsLifelong learningResponsibilitySocial
SkillsLeadershipPersonal Wellness
4 CsCritical ThinkingCommunicationCollaborationCreativity
Source: http://www.edleader21.com/approach.htmlSeven Survival
SkillsThe Global Achievement Gap (Wagner, 2008) Critical Thinking
and Problem Solving Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by
Influence Agility and Adaptability Initiative and
Entrepreneurialism Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information Curiosity and ImaginationAll of
Our Schools Are Obsolete In todays highly competitive global
knowledge economy, all students need new skills for college,
careers, and citizenship. The failure to give all students these
new skills leaves todays youth and our country, at an alarming
competitive disadvantage. Schools havent changed; the world has.
And so our schools are not failing. Rather, they are obsolete-even
the ones that score the best on standardized tests.Tony WagnerThe
Global Achievement GapHere are the questionsWhat changes must be
made within the education system to prepare our nations students
for both analytic and creative thinking?What must teachers and
administrators do differently to stimulate students imaginations?
What kinds of tests must be given to students to show whether we
are making progress toward these ambitious goals?
Tony Wagner (2008)Here is what is at stakeThe future of our
economyThe strength of our democracyThe health of the planets
ecosystemOur current and future generations of students
Its TimeThe bottom line Our classrooms of today are still using
methods that we used over 30 years ago.. 3030How will this get
done?To shift you need to change the culture all school cultures
are incredibly resistant to change, which makes school
improvement--from within or from without--usually futile. Unless
teachers and administrators act to change the culture of a school,
all innovations, high standards, and high-stakes tests will have to
fit in and around existing elements of the culture. They will
remain superficial window dressing, incapable of making much of a
difference.Roland BarthEducational Leadership May, 2002The Key
is
Transformational Leadership
Transformational LeadershipDeep Change (Quinn, 1996)Realize the
vision at all costsThe vision is far more important than
individualsOrganization is viewed as a moral systemValues and
principles outweigh political interestsTransformational leaders
will develop a plan of action, mobilize the workforce, and unleash
power by vocalizing the core values of the systemTransformational
LeadershipLeader must walk the walk and talk the talkEvery action
is consistent with the visionPeople watch the leaders actions
towards the vision and respond Risk taking is encouraged and
welcomeSymbolic communication is importantLeaders actions are
beyond normal expectations and outside the rules of
self-interestTransformational LeadershipTransformational leadership
requires looking at educational change systemically instead of a
narrow focus. Transformational leadership aims to foster capacity
development and higher levels of personal commitment to
organizational goals, mission, and vision. Nine Specific Practices
of Transformational LeadershipLeithwood, 2007Setting
DirectionsBuilding school visionDeveloping specific goals and
practicesHolding high performance expectations
Nine Specific Practices of Transformational LeadershipLeithwood,
2007Developing PeopleProviding intellectual stimulationOffering
individualized supportModeling desirable professional practices and
valuesNine Specific Practices of Transformational
LeadershipLeithwood, 2007Redesigning the OrganizationDeveloping a
collaborative school cultureCreating structures to foster
participation in school decisionsCreating productive community
relationships
How can you transform schools and districts?
Source: http://www.edleader21.com/approach.htmlOn or off the
bus??? Good to Great: (Collins, 2001)How to change and transform a
good school/district into a great school or district. 1. Get the
right people on the bus. 2. Get them in the right seats- Put the
right people in the right place in the bus 3. Get the wrong people
off the bus.
One way to find out who the wrong people are: If you have to
actively manage the people they are the wrong people.
How we are transforming our district
Five Years Ago 8 Schools Going in 8 Different Directions No
District Improvement Plan or Vision No Wide Area Network No
Wireless Internet Access Student to Computer Ratio High No laptops
Minimal SMART Boards in District Inadequate Technology Staffing
Direct Instruction was the Norm Minimal Project Based Learning 21st
Century Skills was just a phrase Today Schools Moving Forward
Together Toward a Common Vision while Keeping Their Own Identity
Developing a professional learning community District Improvement
Plan based on Research Based Standards A vision developed by the
stakeholders Adequate Technology Staff 90% of Classrooms Have SMART
Boards Job Embedded Professional Development in Technology Mobile
Computer Carts 60% of the District is Wireless WAN Student to
Computer Ratio in District 3:1 Hands on, Project Based Learning
Sharing of lessons on WAN Collaboration of lessons and skillsThe
Key is Changing the Culture
It is not going to happen overnightHere is one way to do itSome
steps can happen simultaneouslyStep 1Work with Community to Develop
a (or Change Your Current) Mission and VisionDevelop the ProcessUse
a school wide assessment (i.e. Blueprint for Success)Work with
stakeholders to develop mission and vision for school and
districtDevelop district goalsDevelop school goals that align with
district goals and are measurableTeachers develop measurable goals
aligned with school goalsMission of the Reading Public Schools The
Reading Public Schools strives to ensure that all students will
have common challenging meaningful learning experiences in the
academics, health and wellness, the arts, community service,
co-curricular activities and athletics. We will lead and manage our
school community to reflect the values and culture of the Reading
Community, and guide and support our students to develop the
appropriate skills, strategies, creativity and knowledge necessary
to be productive informed independent citizens in a global society.
Overall Plan for Continuous ImprovementDistrict Goals for
2010-11Through collaboration and innovation, we will advance
learning for all students by teaching and integrating 21st Century
skills within a challenging standards-based curriculum.We will
ensure a safe, healthy, and sustainable learning environment where
all members are expected to be respectful and socially
responsible.We will cultivate productive partnerships with families
and community.
AlignmentSuperintendents GoalsIncrease communication and
collaboration with all stakeholders in the Reading Public
Schools.Decrease the number of bullying, harassment, discrimination
incidents in the district. Increase the technology proficiency
level of teachers and administrators in the school district.
Increase the revenue generation opportunities in the
district.Increase student achievement for all students, K-12.
Step 2Develop and Maintain the Infrastructure Hire outstanding
network managers and other technical staff Determine Equipment
Needs and PurchaseServersWireless AccessInternet Connectivity in
every classroomWide Area Network/Local Area NetworkPhone Systems
(VOIP)Virtualization Maintain a replacement cycleStep 3 Identify
Tech Gurus in Your District and Develop a PlanCreate a visionary
group that can give you input on a planDevelop a realistic
technology plan that is a working documentIntegrate curriculum maps
with 21st Century Skills, DESE, and ISTE StandardsGet input on the
plan from all stakeholdersI.S.T.ENETS for administrators Visionary
LeadershipDigital Age Learning CultureExcellence in Professional
PracticeSystemic ImprovementDigital CitizenshipISTE Standards
4 Main Points from I.S.T.E.Educational leaders inspire a shared
vision for comprehensive integration of technology and foster a
culture conducive to the realization of that vision. Educational
leaders ensure that curricular design, instructional strategies and
learning environments integrate appropriate technologies to
maximize learning and teaching.Educational leaders ensure the
integration of technology to support productive systems for
learning and administration.Educational leaders use technology to
plan and implement comprehensive systems of effective assessment
and evaluation.
ExampleICT Literacy MapsICT Literacy Map - Geography - Map ICT
Literacy Map - Math - Map ICT Literacy Map - Science - Map ICT
Literacy Map - Social Studies - Map ICT Literacy Map - English Step
4Identify Resources to Upgrade and MaintainFederal and State Grant
FundingBusinessesParents and AlumniPTOFundraisersLocal
BudgetBuilding ProjectsEducational Foundations and
Grantshttp://www.donorschoose.org/
Step 5Put the technology tools in the hands of the right
peopleIdentify who has the willingness and capacity to use the
technology effectivelyProvide them with three
toolsLaptopProjectorInternet Access Let them goEventually, it will
get contagiousStep 6Provide Access Outside of School Time For
CommunityFor TeachersFor StudentsStep 7District Leaders Model the
Use of TechnologyStart a BlogJoin Social NetworksHave a twitter,
google and facebook accountJoin and develop Ning
CommunitiesSubscribe to blogs and podcasts using google reader or
rssIdentify Someone to Design and Maintain the District Web
PageMake a Video Podcast
Step 7District Leaders Model the Use of Technology(continued)Use
technology (i.e. Google Docs, Skype) in your administrative
meetingsStart a Discussion about 1:1 Computing in Your
DistrictStart a Weekly Audio PodcastEncourage teachers to engage
students in learningGo see how other school districts are using
technologyUse Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence and ISTE
Standards
Step 8Get Building Administrators on BoardGive them laptops and
wireless accessInvestigate the use of ipads for use during
observationsUse applications at administrator meetings (i.e. google
docs)Have them attend professional development workshops with their
staffRun workshops for administrators onlyDevelop an administrator
evaluation tool that has standards that include leading and
modeling technology useRun an Administrative Book GroupWorld is
Flat (Friedman, 2006)A Whole New Mind-Why Right Brainers Rule the
World (Pink, 2007)The Global Achievement Gap (Wagner, 2008)Have
them visit schools and districts that use technology
effectively
Do You and Your Administrators Know and Use These
Tools?WikispacesBlogsGoogleGcastJingiShowUCamtasiaSkypeZamzarYou
TubeInternet GrammarUstream
FacebookRSSTwitterWikipediaDel.icio.usGoogle
MapsAudacityMouseposeProfCastVoice ThreadPhoto StoryAnd more
Educational leaders apply technology to enhance their
professional practice and to increase their own productivity and
that of others. Educational leadersmodel the routine, intentional,
and effective use of technology.employ technology for communication
and collaboration among colleagues, staff, parents, students, and
the larger community.create and participate in learning communities
that stimulate, nurture, and support faculty and staff in using
technology for improved productivity.engage in sustained,
job-related professional learning using technology
resources.maintain awareness of emerging technologies and their
potential uses in education. MSNBCs Brzezinski: You Better Embrace
Tech Tools and Soon "If you are a thoughtful leader and you are
running a school system, then you should be technologically on the
front lines and you should be the voice of that school system," she
said. "I urge you to blog, to use the Web anyway that you can to
get the great news about your schools out. Mika Brzezinski at 2010
AASA National Conference on Education
Step 9Create Job Embedded Professional DevelopmentExamples of
Job Embedded Professional DevelopmentTrain the Trainers Model
(SMART Trainers)Become a SMART Showcase DistrictSharing
WorkshopsStaff MeetingsExpanding the Boundaries of Teaching and
Learning Graduate Level Course using Cohort ModelInstructional
Technology SpecialistsWorkshops and CoursesNational Blue Ribbon
School InstituteRegional WorkshopsAlign goals with teacher
evaluationBook GroupsProfessional Learning Communities
What is a learning community?
Works together to share and build an enriching environment.
A safe place to try, fail, and try again. A learning community
takes risks together.
An environment that fosters innovation and creativity.
A way to discuss "Big Ideas."
An atmosphere of respect where people are comfortable sharing
their ideas.
A place where we can learn from our own and each others mistakes
and feel comfortable doing so.
A place where everyone is interested in learning.
A place to share.
Exchanging ideas.
Collaboration cross-curricular/division
Create a Proof of Concept(DiBlasi, 2009)Consider a tool you want
to exploreSelect a partner to create a "mock up" of something you
might use in your role as an educatoror that students might create
themselves.Consider collaborating with others who teach different
grades or different subjects Remember you need to have a product in
30 minutes, so don't let little details bog you down.
Create a proof-of-concept that meets the following
criteriaUtilizes at least one Web 2.0 toolIs tailored for a
specific educational purposeIllustrates how you or students would
use the toolDemonstrates the concept sufficiently that other
educators might implement it
Step 10Identify Tools that Teachers/Administrators Need to or
Want to UseOutlookTest WizAudio BooNingAdministrators PlusGrade
QuickEdlineGoogle
ToolsSkypeWikispacesWordpress.comSlideshare.netDiscovery
Education
Step 11Encourage Risk Taking and ExperimentationBreak the
rulesMinimize your filtersDevelop an AUP that encourages the use of
Web 2.0 ToolsGive students email addressesSupport the teachers who
want to changeRedesign teacher evaluation to include technology
integrationRun Pilot Projects, Collect Data and Assess
ResultsDevelop assessments that measure 21st Century Skills
Step 11Encourage Risk Taking and Experimentation(Continued)Start
a Discussion about 1:1 Computing in Your District1:1
ComputersNetbooks versus laptopsTabletsMobile PhonesIpadsHave a
tool that allows teachers to have their own web pages (Edline)Add
Virtual Learning (Virtual High School) and Distance Learning
OpportunitiesSubscribe to Digital Textbooks and Discovery
EducationHave students create own textbooks on a Wiki
Its Time to Explore!
Tools To Explore Google.com Ning.com Wikispaces.com Audioboo.com
Blogging (Wordpress.com) Jing.com
Piratepad.nethttp://splashurl.net/ Web Page (www.posterous.com)
Twitter.com Facebook.com Tweetdeck.com Slide Share
(www.slideshare.net )
Google
Create a Google AccountIf you do not have
onehttps://www.google.com/accounts/NewAccountGoogle TipsCourtesy of
Howie DeBlasi10_ISTE_29 Google Guide_DONE_B.docPirate PadAn
alternative to Google Docswww.piratepad.net
Blogging www.wordpress.com
Tips on Building Your BlogTips on Building Blogs
20 Ways to Blog Building
Source: Howie DiBlasihttp://www.drhowie.com/
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Step 12Ask the Question
What should learning look like?Change the classroom Alan
NovemberTeam of studentsResearch team Google AltaVista
SearchTutorial Team Jing (Create Screencasts)Curriculum Team
Podcasts (Recordings)Scribes Team Google Docs (take class
notes)Global team e-pals IVC- SkypeContributions To Society -
Kiva
Need 5 students each day then rotate-every student participates
in a team
What does it look like?Develop Problem Solving and Critical
Thinking Skills Collaborating documents with Google DocsProvide
Project Based Learning ExperiencesDevelop Information Processing
SkillsGive Kids A Global Voice and Globalize the CurriculumDiscover
RSS and subscribe to a Podcast or BlogTeaching students to be
self-directedCreate, Collaborate, Communicate
(DiBlasi)Delicious-Social BookmarkingVideoMake connection and
contribution to societyWhat can I do to change the world?
Students prefer dealing with questions rather than answers,
sharing their opinions, participating in group projects, working
with real-world issues and people, and having teachers who talk to
them as equals rather than as inferiors. 9696Project Based
Learning
Get REAL(November, 2009)Read the URLExamine the ContentAsk about
the Author and OwnerLook at the Links
9999
100100Searching the NET- The Good-Bad-Ugly
Think about your searchChecking the sourceReading Web
addressesDetermine the page authorshipCheck vital informationCheck
the contentAssessing the Web page stabilityIs the information
current?Are links made from the site relevant?Who links to the
site, and why?What organization/person is behind site?e-Pals16
million users
SKYPE$49.99 camera + Skype=IVC-WebCastWEB Cameras - $19.95 -
$89.95
10310325 Days to Make A DifferenceStep 13Internet SafetyEducate
the communityHOW DO I HELP MY CHILD LEARN TO USE THE INTERNET
WISELY?Teach the skills in school, so they can use it safely
outside of school Did You Know?-Part VICourtesy of Howie
DiBlasiStep 14Give them timeEliminate other mandatesMake this a
priorityDo not make it the flavor of the monthStep 15Remember Why
we Are Doing This
ClosureWill you be the 10th person?For every nine people who
denounce innovation, only one will encourage it. For every nine
people who do things the way they have always been done, only one
will ever wonder if there is a better way. For every nine people
who stand in line in front of a locked building, only one will ever
come around and check the back door. Our progress as a species
rests squarely on the shoulders of that tenth person. The nine are
satisfied with things they are told are valuable. Person 10
determines for himself what has value.110110Think Different
Thank You
Contact InformationJohn F. Doherty, Ed.D.Superintendent, Reading
Public Schools82 Oakland RoadReading, MA 01867Phone:
781-944-5800Email: [email protected]:
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