Exemplars from the Field
I just finished reading “Leading technology-rich schools: Award-winning models for success” written by Barbara B. Levin and Lynne Schrum. This is a great book for those wanting concrete examples of schools that get technology leadership. The authors highlight eight schools that are led by top-notch, tech-savvy leaders. Here are some common themes.
Other take aways focus on funding, infrastructure and support, ongoing professional development, changing curriculum and instruction, and building collaborations and partnerships.
The lessons learned from the case studies are not earth shattering. However they are wonderful examples that show “how their leadership makes things happen” (p. 4). It was a refreshing summer reading book!