Are You a Tech-Savvy Superintendent?

Posted on November 13, 2008 
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eSchool News has just announced its Call for Nominations to its 2009 Tech-Savvy Superintendent Awards.

Here’s the announcement fresh from the eSchool News presses:

Does your superintendent “get it” when it comes to technology? Does he or she demonstrate exemplary vision for the use of technology to improve all facets of education—and show outstanding leadership in working to make this vision a reality?

If so, then help us recognize these accomplishments by nominating your district’s chief executive for eSchool News’ ninth annual Tech-Savvy Superintendent Awards.

Nominees, who must be general superintendents of a K-12 school system, will be judged according to the criteria below. Ten national finalists will be chosen by the editors of eSchool News in consultation with last year’s winners. The 2009 winners will be honored in a ceremony held at the same time as the American Association of School Administrators annual conference in San Francisco and in the February 2009 issue of eSchool News.

Here are the criteria used by the judges:

Ten “Hallmarks of Excellence” for the eSchool News Tech-Savvy Superintendent Awards

1. Must be a general superintendent.

2. Models the effective use of technology in the day-to-day execution of the superintendency.

3. Ensures that technology resources are equitably distributed among students and staff.

4. Insists that adequate professional development is a component of every technology initiative.

5. Demonstrates exceptional vision in leading the development and implementation of a districtwide technology plan.

6. Exhibits a thorough understanding of the role of technology in education and can articulate that understanding to all school district stakeholders.

7. Provides exceptional leadership in supporting the integration of technology into the curriculum.

8. Demonstrates exceptional vision in employing technology to streamline school district business operations.

9. Demonstrates curiosity and open-mindedness in considering emerging technologies and weighing non-traditional solutions to traditional problems.

10. Thinks creatively and strategically about the long-term challenges and opportunities of technology in the school district and in education at large.

Hurry and get those nominations in, because the deadline is Sunday, Nov. 30. Apply at this link.

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4 Responses to “Are You a Tech-Savvy Superintendent?”

  1.  classroom furniture on November 18th, 2008 12:03 pm

    I think this is an excellent concept. As someone who has had the good fortune to do some guest lecturing both at the high school and university level, I’m constantly amazed how little or poorly technology is integrated into the classroom and the curriculum. Encouraging a top down approach is certainly a good option.

  2.  nylady on November 18th, 2008 12:25 pm

    I agree, and hopefully it’s only a matter of time before more superintendents catch on. Some of them are just learning email! Thanks for the comment. I really appreciate it.

  3.  lvs on November 21st, 2008 12:42 am

    This is an excellent idea to encourage technology in education. These days the kids are so net saavy, so the teachers and administrators should not be left behind.

    I think you may find this article interesting. I would love to have your comments on it:
    http://indradhanush-laal.blogspot.com/2008/08/it-education-in-need-of-reboot.html

    The criteria (many of them) used by the judges seems a little subjective. Do you know if there are some metrics to measure say how much the superintendent has helped in integrating technology into the teaching methods. Do they usually depend on recommendations from teachers in deciding this, or do they measure the impact the methods have had on the kids? I know a lot of these things are hard to do but still to make the award process fair, they have to bring some level of objectivity into the process.

  4.  blog.classroomteacher.ca on December 21st, 2008 2:54 am

    It is a very interesting idea. Top down support definitely provides space for growth in a certain direction, but it still requires bottom up leaders to move there as well.

    Out of curiosity, do you know what the prize is/was (besides recognition)? I couldn’t find it on the eschools page.

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