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 * Standard VIII: Leadership and Vision **

“Standard VIII describes how technologists lead others in creating a research-based vision and developing a long-range strategic plan moving the vision into reality” (Williamson & Redish, 2009). I feel that this standard was addressed throughout this degree program. From beginning to end the importance of having a vision was stressed and methods to accomplish the vision were also discussed. A technology leader must have the ability get the school environment members excited about setting common goals to move towards success. “The foundation for successful technology implementation requires educators and policy makers to possess a viable vision for technology use, enact the vision, and link the vision to other important organizational endeavors” (CoSN, 2005). As with all things gaining support is an uphill struggle. The vision should be researched based. The importance of integrating technology in to the curriculum should be stressed and justified by detailing how the technology will enhance the student learning experience. Activities created must be relevant to the learner and interesting to hold the participant’s attention.

This standard discussed the need to have a long range plane and the components that should be included in a technology plan. With NCLB in place all activities, goals and plans should be learner centered. Monitoring points along with formal and informal evaluation processes should be in place to measure the success/progress of the technology implementation. Not only should the goals be student centered, but they should also take into consideration the community, and district. Technology leaders/facilitators must realize that their job will be a difficult task. As a technology leader, I realized I will need a great level of knowledge to make the shared vision a reality. A thorough knowledge of funding, budgeting, and financial resources for funding will be an assesset. ** References ** Williamson, J. & Redish, T., (2009). //ISTE’s technology facilitation and leadership standards: What every// //k-12 leader should know and be able to do.// Eugene, OR: International Society for Technology in Education, p 177-199.

Consortium for School Networking (CoSN). (2005). Digital leadership divide. [|www.cosb,irg/resources/grunwald/digital_leadership_divide.pdf]