Leadership Abilities & Knowledge

Leadership plays an integral part in Instructional Digital Conversion (IDC). 21st century skills
are now integrated into the education system and leaders must prepare for second-order
changes associated with teaching, learning, and technology.
During ISTC 731, I completed a critical review of Every child, every day: a digital conversion
model for student achievement. Edwards (2014), suggests that Mooresville Graded School
Districts (MGSD) student improvement has been the intertwining of academic focus, digital
resources, a culture of caring, and a commitment to second order change (p.2). Second-order
change for digital conversion is more than just new technological resources; its sharing a new,
long term vision.
Several factors contribute toward achieving second-order change: Building the culture within a
school, acknowledging progress made by staff and students, and providing resources to support
them. This drives consistency, motivation, and sustainability in effective change management.
Traditional teaching methods are no longer effective with students. Providing support to these
teachers will bring the changes needed to bring education into the 21st century.
I can be a part of the change. What makes me a good technology integration leader is my ability
to develop and present a targeted digital learning plan that addresses the needs of several
different stakeholders. My goal is to build confidence in educators by providing the necessary
resources, methods, and structure for a successful digital conversion model.
MTTS & ISTE Standards
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References
Edwards, M. (2013). Every child, every day: a digital conversion model for student achievement. Boston: Pearson.

National Technology Education Plan (Nov. 2010) http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/opepd/ppss/reports.html