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ERIC Number: EJ859414
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009-Nov
Pages: 10
Abstractor: ERIC
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-8756-3894
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Technology Leaders Wanted: Acknowledging the Leadership Role of a Technology Coordinator
Sugar, William; Holloman, Harold
TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, v53 n6 p66-75 Nov 2009
Technology currently plays a crucial role in impacting teaching practices within schools. Similarly, a technology coordinator performs several tasks within a school environment and plays multiple roles that influence teaching and learning each day. Described as a "position with a protocol," Frazier and Bailey (2004) noted that effective technology coordinators "need to be comfortable wearing many hats" (p. 2). A technology coordinator exhibits an assortment of activities in interactions with teachers, including: instructing teachers on a particular set of skills in learning about a new technology; solving teachers' technical problems; providing access to existing technology resources; and collaborating with teachers to develop curricular materials for their classrooms; and other similar activities (Sugar, 2005). If well-prepared and fully comprehending their role within a particular school or school district, "multi-hat" technology coordinators also play a crucial role in leading teachers in developing effective K-12 school environments. This article analyzes this crucial role by proposing four main responsibilities of a technology coordinator and concentrates on examining possible leadership characteristics of a technology coordinator within a particular school. The four responsibilities of a technology coordinator, namely: (1) Instruction; (2) Technical; (3) Analysis; and (4) Leadership, are discussed. (Contains 1 figure and 1 table.)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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