Research is currently being done on learning with multimedia environments. The continued advancement by both hardware and software producers brings about change in the realm of technology almost constantly. Laptop computers connected to a school s network, the downloading of books, artificial intelligence, and Internet instruction are only a few of the changes coming to schools. Indeed, technology is the most promising resource for strengthening teacher education and the nation s N-12 education system. The dean must strongly support this research and innovative practices in the area of technology.
Administrative style is central to the success of an administrator.
I personally prefer to administer by consensus rather than fiat. My style as dean has been to delegate specific responsibilities to colleagues and associates, to ask them to collect and analyze information, and then to develop recommendations or alternatives for policies, issues, or concerns. If there are disagreements, we discuss, and if necessary, negotiate them. My experience has been that generally, we can reach mutually acceptable decisions.