Module 2

A leader that I was able to observed that was able to implement a major technological integration would be my former music theory professor. When he first got the position one of the things he pushed for was to get a mac lab for the students, so that we would have the tools to compose, record, edit, and produce the music we were creating. He knew that this technology would be an invaluable tool for us during our education. Another important is that he came into the job with experience in music technology, being a composer who creates multi-media works, which involves sight as well as sound elements.

My score on the leadership skill assessment was an 82. According to the test my skills are in Emotional Intelligence and My Motivation and Support. My worst performances were in Managing Performance Effectively, in which I received a 6 out of 10, and Self Confidence in which I received an 8 out of 10. I want to be the kind of leader who inspires people to always adapt to change and use all the tools they have available. I want to be able to objectively see my deficiencies and take steps to improve on them.  

Connect Peers With Purpose 

The text says about Connecting peers with purpose: Purposeful peer interaction within and beyond the school is crucial. Student learning and achievement increase substantially when teachers work in learning communities supported by school leaders who focus on improvement. It is also essential to develop relatable goals and associated outcomes with every change initiative. The why and the how need to be clearly articulated to the staff, and they need to be active participants in the change process. Purposeful peer interaction allows teachers to have a voice in the decision-making process and to craft how policies and mandates will be implemented 

It is very important to connect with all of your peers in the school. The student’s education depends on their teacher’s ability to use all the tools at their disposal. This includes working with peers in order to build and scaffold on each other’s work. It is also important because it allows teachers to have a voice when deciding on school policies.

  

Learning Is the Work

The text says about Learning Is the Work: Professional development (PD) in workshops, courses, and online environments is only one input to continuous learning and precision in teaching. Successful growth itself is accomplished when the culture of the school supports the day-to-day learning of teachers engaged in improving what they do in the classroom and school. Leaders must not only be creative in finding time for teachers to engage in PD during the day, but they also must consistently model lifelong learning themselves. Digital leadership dictates that learning is first and foremost.

Engaging in personal development is one of the most important things in my mind. Having school leaders work on creating special personal development programs for the schools will increase the teacher’s dedication. These goals can be furthered by school officials and teachers using technology.  

What is your philosophy of how schools can/should use social media?

In my opinion schools using social media is a dangerous slope. On the one hand it creates an excellent way for schools to get information out to the parents of the students, as well as the community at large. It also allows for the school to hold large scale discussions of importance issues with parents and the community. When it comes to more personal social media interaction things get blurry. As long as communication is in the form of mass classroom announcements I don’t think there is a problem, but I am against sensitive information being sent over social media.