1.  21st Century School Leaders: New Technology Leadership for School Transformation  Preparing Children for their Future  Global Forum for Technology and Information  Don Knezek - CEO - dknezek@iste.org  International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)

2. The Challenge? Preparing a Digital Generation...

3. Teacher directed, memory- focused instruction Student-centered, performance- focused learning Isolated work on invented exercises Collaborative work on authentic, real-work projects Factual, literal thinking for competence Creative thinking for innovation and original solutions Primary focus on school and local community Expanded focus including digital global citizenship Isolated assessment of learning Integrated assessment for learning Transforming Learning Environments Traditional EnvironmentsEmerging Learning Landscape Knowledge from limited, authoritative sources Learner-constructed knowledge from multiple information sources and experiences

4. Building Capacity to Transform Learning “ It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent; it is the one that is most adaptable to change. ” Charles Darwin

5. The Shift(s) From the Industrial World To the Information World Through the Knowledge World Into the Communication World And onward toward the Creative and Innovative World!

6. > Using technology well across a school system is significant school reform, and it is not easy …

8. ISTE Presents - What does ISTE really do? Asia-Pacific Event - March 2010 www.iste.org/necc www.ictlt.org NECC 2009 www.iste.org/necc/

9. www.iste.org/secondlife/

10. Virtual Networking Opportunities “You have no idea what ISTE’s Second Life has meant to me—here in Macedonia, professionally-speaking.” -- Linda Fahlberg-Stojanovska, Bitola, FYR Macedonia aka “Janita Collins”

11. The Resources Keep Coming

12. ISTE Publications Learning and Leading with Technology, ISTE Members’ Magazine ISTE Books

13. Professional Research Journal Articles The Journal of Research on Technology in Education (JRTE) and the Journal of Computing in Teacher Education (JCTE) each have a broad international audience.

14. ISTE Webinar Series 2008-2009 Schedule Includes: Technology for Non- readers/K-2 Project-based Learning Open Source Collaborative Applications Introduction to Web 2.0 and much more!

15.  Professional Communities of Practice ISTE Membership & Special Interest Groups  Blended & Online Professional Development ISTE’s PD Services, Webinars, Technology for Teaching  Other Web 2.0 and Online Resources ISTE’s ICOT, L&L Online, NETS Implementation WIKI, NECC 2008 Online (www.iste.org/necc/) Resources for Leaders in Integration of Educational Technology

16. NETS for Students, Teachers, and School Leaders Standards Essential Conditions Implementation Resources Support for Assessment http://www.iste.org/nets … used in all 50 U.S. States and more and more in countries around the world ISTE’s National Educational Technology Standards

17. The New NETS for Students 1. Basic Operations and Concepts 2. Social, Ethical and Human Issues 3. Technology Productivity Tools 4. Technology Communications Tools 5. Technology Research Tools 6. Technology Poblem- Solving and Decision- Making Tools 1. Basic Operations and Concepts 2. Social, Ethical and Human Issues 3. Technology Productivity Tools 4. Technology Communications Tools 5. Technology Research Tools 6. Technology Poblem- Solving and Decision- Making Tools NETSS 1998 1. Creativity and Innovation 2. Communication and Collaboration 3. Critical Thinking, Problem- solving and Decision-making 4. Research & Information Fluency 5. Digital Citizenship 6. Technology Operations and Concepts NETSS 2007

18. ISTE NETSS 2007 Creativity and Innovation Communication & Collaboration Research & Information Fluency Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving, & Decision-Making Digital Citizenship Technology Operations and Concepts

19. NETS and Austrailian Competencies Mapping

20. Creativity and InnovationCreating with ICT Communication and CollaborationCommunicating with ICT Research and Information FluencyInquiring with ICT Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving & Decision-Making ? (see National Goals for Schooling in 21C) Digital CitizenshipEthics Issues and ICT Technology Operations and ConceptsOperating ICT NETS - SOL

21. NETS – National Goals Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving & Decision-Making Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. Students: a.identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation. b.plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project. c.collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions. d.use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions. National Goals for Schooling in 21C When students leave schools they should: have the capacity for, and skills in, analysis and problem solving and the ability to communicate ideas and information, to plan and organise activities and to collaborate with others.

22.  Use ICT in an accountable and ethical manner  Select and apply appropriate ICT resources  Use ICT to seek, gather, process and utilize information  Use ICT to acquire and share knowledge  Use ICT for solving problems and making decisions  Use ICT to enhance productivity and leaning  Use ICT to express ideas and information creatively and innovatively Draft: Malaysia’s National Student ICT Skills Standard

23. 1.Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity 2.Design Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments 3.Model Digital-Age Work and Learning 4.Promote Digital Citizenship and Responsibility 5.Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership NETST 2007 1. Technology Operations and Concepts 2. Planning and Designing Learning Environments and Experiences 3. Teaching, Learning, and the Curriculum 4. Assessment and Evaluation 5. Productivity and Professional Practice 6. Social, Ethical, Legal, and Human Issues NETST 2000 ISTE NETS for Teachers (NETS  T) Standards Categories...Transition

24. ISTE NETST 2008 Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning & Creativity Design and Develop Digital- Age Learning Experiences and Assessments Model Digital-Age Work and Learning Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership

25. UNESCO’s ICT Competency Framework for Teachers Student success will depend on teachers keeping up with rapid changes in technology. www.unesco.org/en/competency-standards-teachers

26. 26 ICT-CFT: the Matrix of Skill Sets Tarek Shawki, UNESCO

27. National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) for Administrators www.iste.org/nets-refresh

28.  Leadership & Vision  Learning & Teaching  Productivity & Professional Practice  Support, Management & Operations  Assessment & Evaluation  Social, Ethical & Legal Issues  Visionary Leadership  Digital Age Learning Culture  Excellence Professional Practice  Systemic Improvement  Digital Age Citizenship NETSA 2001 NETSA 2009

29. Adapting ISTE’s NETS Around the World Other Standards Development work in: Belo Horizonte Region of Brazil Costa Rica China India Malaysia

30. Looking Deeper at the NETSA 1. Visionary Leadership - inspire and lead development and implementation of a shared vision for comprehensive integration of technology to promote excellence and support transformation throughout the organization

31. Looking Deeper at the NETSA 2. Digital Age Learning Culture - create, promote, and sustain a dynamic, digital-age learning culture that provides a rigorous, relevant, and engaging education for all students.

32. Looking Deeper at the NETSA 3. Excellence in Professional Practice - promote an environment of professional learning and innovation that empowers educators to enhance student learning through the infusion of contemporary technologies and digital resources.

33. Looking Deeper at the NETSA 4. Systemic Improvement - provide digital-age leadership and management to continuously improve the organization through the effective use of information and technology resources.

34. Looking Deeper at the NETSA 5. Digital Citizenship - model and facilitate understanding of social, ethical, and legal issues and responsibilities related to an evolving digital culture.

35.  Essential Conditions are Essential...

36. Essential Conditions for Effective Use of Technology Shared Vision Implementation Planning Consistent and Adequate Funding Equitable Access Skilled Personnel Ongoing Professional Learning Technical Assistance

37. Essential Conditions for Effective Use of Technology Content Standards and Resources Student-Centered Learning Assessment and Accountability Engaged Communities Internal Support Policies External Policy

38. What’s better? For whom?

39. School Leadership Team Institutes eMINTS National Center (30 Teams) Contact Monica M. Beglau, Director State of Illinois (50 Teams) Contact Dr. Lynn Nolan, Sr. Dir. for Ed Leadership lnolan@iste.org St. Elisabeth School (Van Nuys) (1 Team*) Contact Barbara Barreda, Principal barreda@stelisabeth.org Technology Leadership Institutes

40. Principal Technology Leadership Institutes Contact Dr. Lynn Nolan, ISTE, lnolan@iste.org Chicago Public Schools (300+ schools) Miami-Dade County Schools (90 schools) Buffalo Public Schools (20+ schools) Technology Leadership Institutes

41. Using Data to Improve Instruction & Learning Contact Dr. Lynn Nolan, ISTE, lnolan@iste.org Chicago Public Schools (IL) Marengo County Schools (AL) Elmore County Schools (AL) Technology Leadership Institutes

42.  In education, when organizations collaborate, kids win!

43. Thank you For more information go to www.iste.org/ or contact me at Don Knezek, dknezek@iste.org Contact Information