Studies of Technology Tool Usage Are Not Enough: A Response to the Articles in This Special Issue

McLeod, Scott; Bathon, Justin; Richardson, Jayson W.

doi:10.1177/194277511100600512

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“…More research needs to be conducted on how university programs prepare superintendents for this new role where uncertainty is the norm. Given that a dearth of literature on the topic exists (McLeod, Bathon, & Richardson, 2011; McLeod & Richardson, 2011), much of the research on school technology leadership is yet to be conducted.…”

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District Technology Leadership Then and Now: A Comparative Study of District Technology Leadership From 2001 to 2014

Richardson

Sterrett

2018

Educational Administration Quarterly

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This article focuses on district superintendents who were recognized as eSchoolNews Tech-Savvy Superintendents. Research Methods: Using interviews, this study compares data from superintendents who won this award between 2001 and 2010 in contrast to those who won the award between 2011 and 2014. The focus of the study is on understanding how discussions of challenges and successes within this population have shifted over nearly 15 years. Findings: A key finding is that these districtlevel leaders have shifted away from first-order changes of implementing technology initiatives and toward second-order changes of supporting teaching and learning that is supported with modern digital technologies. Implications: Recommendations are made for leadership preparation as well as lines of inquiry.

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District Technology Leadership Then and Now: A Comparative Study of District Technology Leadership From 2001 to 2014

Richardson

Sterrett

2018

Educational Administration Quarterly

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“…Before joining the Keystone District, Snyder had served as a high school principal for a large suburban district outside of Philadelphia. Snyder prided himself on being a technology leader—a leader with a formidable digital IQ who views digital literacy as vital for improved learning and teaching (McLeod, Bathon, & Richardson, 2011). According to Gosmire and Grady (2007), a technology leader should serve as a “role model, instructional leader, and visionary” (p. 18).…”

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“…For technology to transform instruction, school leaders and teachers must be trained in the effective implementation of technology integration (McLeod et al, 2011; Weber & Waxman, 2014). Ideally, pre-service teachers receive instruction in how to incorporate technology in their lessons, but such preparations vary widely and veteran teachers are less likely to have taken classes with a technology focus (Ottenbreit-Leftwich et al, 2012).…”

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Digital Technology: A Double-Edged Sword for a School Principal in Rural Pennsylvania

Kotok

Kryst

2017

Journal of Cases in Educational Leadership

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This case study was inspired by visits to several different rural high schools in Pennsylvania. The case illuminates the challenges faced by rural principals and superintendents who want to integrate digital technology into their curriculum, but who lack certain financial and human capital resources. Although this case occurred in a remote, rural area, school leaders in various settings deal with similar dilemmas. The following case is designed for principal preparation courses such as instructional leadership, organizational leadership, and school budgeting. In addition, this case could be utilized in educational policy courses examining school choice policies and how traditional public school districts respond to competition from online charter schools.

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“…Among the articles analyzed for the purpose of this study, only one empirical piece addressed the knowledge and skills required of leaders to effectively promote technology for learning. Although the data collection strategy in this study limited the scope of articles located, educational technology scholars have also noted the dearth of literature in this area (e.g., McLeod, Bathon, & Richardson, 2011). Unprecedented growth of and investments in educational technology have occurred over the course of the past 15 years, and both building- and district-level leaders are essential in ensuring the conditions for effective implementation of plans to use technology for improved learning (R.…”

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Analysis of Evidence Supporting the Educational Leadership Constituent Council 2011 Educational Leadership Program Standards

Tucker

Anderson

Reynolds

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Journal of Research on Leadership Education

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This document analysis provides a summary of the research from high-impact journals published between 2008 and 2013 with the explicit purpose of determining the extent to which the current empirical evidence supports the individual 2011 Educational Leadership Constituent Council Program Standards and their elements. We found that the standards are unevenly represented and supported in the research. In general, the research was stronger for Standards 2 and 3 and building-level leadership standards. Without a more substantial research foundation for leadership preparation, program faculty are limited in their ability to design evidence-supported learning content and experiences for the next generation of educational leaders.

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Studies of Technology Tool Usage Are Not Enough: A Response to the Articles in This Special Issue

Cited by 23 publications

References 8 publications

District Technology Leadership Then and Now: A Comparative Study of District Technology Leadership From 2001 to 2014

District Technology Leadership Then and Now: A Comparative Study of District Technology Leadership From 2001 to 2014

Digital Technology: A Double-Edged Sword for a School Principal in Rural Pennsylvania

Analysis of Evidence Supporting the Educational Leadership Constituent Council 2011 Educational Leadership Program Standards

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