Introduction

As you begin to read Leading the Technology-Powered School, you will quickly find that it is not your typical technology book. This is a leadership book. It is about finding our place as technology leaders in the school. As you read, reflect on your role and think about your learning process. Because changes in technology happen day to day, it is important that we LEARN, Un-Learn, and Re-Learn or Monitor and Repair our thinking (REFLECT). At the heart of our learning, we must keep our students first. What tools will enhance our instruction for students? Technology is a key aspect of transformational teaching/learning and can be used to restructure learning environments. Set your goals first, then consider tools (p.9). The tool must have a PURPOSE. What is one tool you want to use next year and why....what is the purpose? Think about that five year old in the introduction!