Assignment # 2 Change

By taking this class I am improving my digital leadership. In the last few days I have completely changed my views of social media. Honestly, I have avoided social media because I thought it was just something not worth investing much time on. In the past I have used Facebook to connect with friends and family members which has been great and time well spent. Through Facebook distances were erased and family relationships were strengthened.

Now, I see how social media tools such as Facebook and Twitter can improve the school culture of the school. As Sheninger states, “The true value of technology rest on how is used to support learning and create experiences that students find meaningful and relevant.” Pg. 65 I am seeing technology as a tool that can support student learning. As the principal I need to lead by example and utilize digital tools to enhance my practice. In the process I will be helping with communication, public relations, and branding. It is time for the schools to come out of the shadows and start telling their own stories.

There are some cautions that I should attend to in the change process. My work is to support teachers to improve their craft and become reflective of their work. Digital change will take time; the concept of slow and steady is applicable here. Technology can be awesome when it works but when it doesn’t it can be a headache. I need to be aware and remove any possible obstacles that would get in the way of technology usage in the school. Teachers can’t be forced to embrace something that is unknown nor not applicable to teaching and learning.