THE IMPACT OF LEADERSHIP ON TRANSFORMING TRADITIONAL

CLASSROOMS

Kathryn Martin, PhD: Associate Director of Professional Learning

Research Questions

• How does site based leadership impact the implementation of a 1:1 district initiative to integrate technology?

• What are the key factors that influence the transformation of learning and teaching?

To effectively integrate technology, teachers must shift from transmitters of knowledge to: 1.Designers of powerful learning experiences

2.Sources of human, social, and decisional capital in the learning experience

3.Partners in learning with students, accelerated by technology

Fullan & Langworthy, 2013

Transformational Leadership • VISION Empowering & inspiring followers to achieve

success, & lead with vision, confidence, and a greater sense of purpose.

• CULTURE OF LEARNING: Providing opportunities for continuous learning that are cyclical, participatory & reflective.

• RECIPROCAL ACCOUNTABILITY: Developing a systems to ensure instructional decisions have the desired impact on teaching and learning.

MethodologyQualitative Interviews & Focus Groups

Spring 2013

District Instructional Service Team Members

Principal Interview

Principal Interview

Principal Interview

Principal Interview

Principal Interview

Principal Interview

Teacher Focus Group

Teacher Focus Group

Teacher Focus Group

Learner-centered Technology Integration

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Perceptions of learning and teaching with technology differed across schools based on:– school leadership’s clarity and

communication of the vision – expectations for the transformation of

teaching and learning– culture of learning– access to technology– the systems for support, professional

learning, and accountability

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