NCCE 2009 Administrator/IT Summit Strategy Session: Leadership

1. NCCE 2009 Administrator/IT SummitStrategy Session: Leadership

2. Transforming Learning Environments Traditional Environments Emerging Learning Landscape Teacher directed, memory-focused instruction Student-centered, performance-focused learning Isolated work on invented exercises Collaborative work on authentic, real-work projects Factual, literal thinking for competence Creative thinking for innovation and original solutions Expanded focus including digital global citizenship Primary focus on school and local community Integrated assessment for learning Isolated assessment of learning Learner-constructed knowledge from multiple information sources and experiences Knowledge from limited, authoritative sources

3. The NETS for Students NETS•S 1998 NETS•S 2007 • Creativity and Innovation • Communication and Collaboration • Critical Thinking, Problem-solving and Decision-making • Research & Information Fluency • Digital Citizenship • Technology Operations and Concepts Basic Operations and Concepts Social, Ethical and Human Issues Technology Productivity Tools Technology Communications Tools Technology Research Tools Technology Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Tools

4. NETS for Teachers • Technology Operations and Concepts • Planning and Designing Learning Environments and Experiences • Teaching, Learning and the Curriculum • Assessment and Evaluation • Productivity and Professional Practice • Social, Ethical, Legal and Human Issues NETS•T 2000 NETS•T 2008 Facilitate & Inspire Student Learning & Creativity Design & Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences & Assessments Model Digital-Age Work & Learning Promote and Model Digital-Age Citizenship & Responsibility Engage in Professional Growth & Leadership

5. NETS for Administrators NETS•A 2002 NETS•A Draft 2009 Leadership & Vision Learning & Teaching Productivity & Professional Practice Support, Management & Operations Assessment & Evaluation Social, Ethical & Legal Issues Inspire Excellence Through Transformational Vision Leadership Establish a Robust Digital Age Learning Culture Advance Excellence in Digital Age Professional Practice Ensure Systemic Transformation of the Educational Enterprise Model and Advance Digital Age Citizenship

6. Essential Conditions Shared Vision Proactive leadership in developing a shared vision Implementation Planning A systemic plan aligned with vision for school effectiveness Skilled Personnel Staff skilled in the use of ICT appropriate for their job responsibilities Content standards and related digital curriculum resources Curriculum Framework Continuous assessment, both of learning and for learning Assessment and Evaluation Ongoing funding to support infrastructure, personnel, digital resources and professional learning Consistent and Adequate Funding

7. Essential Conditions Equitable Access Robust and reliable access for all students, teachers, staff, and school leaders Technical Support Consistent and reliable assistance Student Centered Learning Use of ICT to facilitate engaging approaches to learning Partnerships and collaboration within the communities Engaged Communities Policies, financial plans, accountability measures, and incentive structures Support Policies Technology-related professional learning plans and opportunities with time to practice and share ideas Ongoing Professional learning

8. What is the most important characteristic of 21st century school leadership?