The following information highlights aspects of the principal’s
role as technology leader, the teachers as key to technology
implementation, the teacher-to-teacher model of professional
development, and questions to consider. The voices of school
leaders are included as well. The principal’s role as technology
leader includes: - Establishing the vision and goals for
technology in the school - Carrying the technology banner in the
school - Modeling the use of technology - Supporting technology
use in the school - Engaging in professional development
activities that focus on technology and integration of
technology in student learning activities - Providing
professional development opportunities for teachers and staff
that emphasize the use of technology and that facilitate
integration of technology in student learning - Securing
resources to support technology use and integration in the
school - Advocating for technology use that supports student
learning - Being knowledgeable and supportive of national techno