Reflection for the Improvement

Reflection is a key component to growth.  As a first year principal, there is  a lot on my plate.  Admittedly, digital leadership was not one of my top priorities.  I did not devote the time it takes to be a digital leader.  Getting caught up in your “job” can be easy to do and reflection goes out the window.  

While completing the ISTE standards survey this past Wednesday, I began to notice a pattern in my answers.  Some things are done some of the time.   Being mindful of the ISTE standards are a powerful component to understanding what a digital leader on the campus should be and how to model being a digital leader.  

When connecting the ISTE standards to the very diverse skill level of technology on my campus, I speculate that some people will be able to take my digital leadership and implement the technology easily, while others will resist using that technology for fear of failure. As the digital leader, promoting and practicing using technology means that I have to keep up with technology trends and practice using technology for all use of professional development to grow and cultivate those technology leaders.  

ISTE has established a set of standards for all administrators to follow to ensure they are driving the technology growth on the campus.  There are various components to the standards, including, Visionary Leadership, Digital Age Learning Culture, Excellence in Professional Practice, Systematic Improvement,  and Digital Citizenship.   

When reverting back the different standards, I feel that I am the strongest at promoting a dynamic, and a strong digital citizenship environment that creates a digital-age learning culture for the teachers and students.  My goal for the up and coming year, is to commit to developing my personal technology proficiencies and deficiencies, including Systematic Improvement and Visionary Leadership. It is my charge to become the digital leader that creates a community of learners for all.