Visionary leadership in technology planning may be the most significant indicator to a successful strategy for tech use in schools. Because technology is changing so rapidly with new products, social influences and learning research, the tech leader must create a vision that looks into future scenarios when one is not definitive. Instincts and risk-taking are in many ways best practice for a visionary leader but it is crucial to base decisions from a knowledgeable perspective. The visionary leader stay abreast of news feeds coming from a variety of sectors, not just tech education development.
The technology plan is the visionary leaders tool where they can ground their dream ideas of tech use in the restrictions of budget and the technology available. In the education space, the visionary leader must remain focused on technology for best practices in teaching and learning. This aspect of educational leadership remains the most exciting to me.
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