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Publication Date: 2014
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Leadership in Educational Technology
Puckett, Rhonda
Journal of Educational Technology, v10 n4 p1-5 Jan-Mar 2014
In life, one will come across diverse types of leaders. While each leadership type has positive and negative qualities, each style fits appropriately in distinct situations. Supervisors must determine how to manage their staff in constructive ways, engaging and motivating them to learn more and do more within their specific professional area. The purpose of this research is to define the various types of Educational Leadership and their pros and cons, compare and contrast various ways to manage educators, how to engage others, and to identify best practices in Educational Technology. The writer will also define professional learning networks/communities and identify their purpose. Questions involved with this research include: What are the various kinds of leaders and the pros and cons that apply to those leadership styles? How can Educational Technology superiors effectively manage their staff? How can they motivate their staff? What are PLNs/PLCs and why are they important? The conclusion of this work will highlight the importance of technology leaders within the educational realm.
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Instructional Leadership, Leadership Role, Best Practices, Communities of Practice, Leadership Styles, Personnel Management, Social Networks, Teacher Supervision, Mentors, Teacher Education, Professional Development
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