1. What does it mean to be a Connected Leader?

2. Goals: To discuss in brief being a connected learner and leader To discuss how technology and emerging technologies enable how we learn, connect and network today To offer guiding questions and considerations for you as aspiring leaders

3. Ubiquity…it’s everywhere Anyone have a device?

4. How do you connect with others? How do you use digital media so that you are an empowered participant rather than a passive consumer? Howard Rheingold, Net Smart

5. As a 21 st century lead learner, what should your learning look like?

6. . What does your PLN look like? Sneakers on your feet and wings on the web. Grow Your Own Personal Learning NetworkGrow Your Own Personal Learning Network, David Warlick

7. Learn first, lead second Physical Virtual Learning spaces shift ….face-to-face & online

8. Being Connected & Social Networking Be findable Be shareable Be googleable

9. Learn anywhere, any time and from anyone Twitter is #1

10. @lisaneale

11. On Being a Connected Educator

13. Connecting with: The Ontario Leadership Framework Share ways you collaborate and network with others inside and outside the school. How do you model creativity, innovation and the use of emerging technologies in your professional learning?

14. How do, can or will you as an aspiring leader make creating a connected and digital-age learning culture a priority for all staff and students?

15. Consider…. Making a plan to expand how you network and connect with your mentor(s) or me Modelling creative ways of thinking, learning and networking together in HWDSB and beyond Being open to using new tools / technologies and ways to collaborate, learn and network Living a connected learning and leading model Consider…

16. What’s your recipe? “There is no single recipe for a mindful life in the digital mediasphere; reflection is required.” Net Smart, Howard Rheingold