Information about legal and ethical issues and policies such as Internet access or disciplinary procedures is useful for principals. New hires are likely to be people with technology skills and prospective teachers at our school are asked to describe their technology experience and ideas for curricular integration. Not all principals know what questions to ask or even think to ask about technology. Media specialists can help design interview questions or participate on the interview team. Technology assessment is increasingly a topic of concern.
Numerous conversations suggest that principal's want information about assessing programs or people.
They appreciate checklists and assessment tools. Staff development . Help principals with their personal and professional use of technology. There is a positive correlation between a principal's ability to make informed technology decisions and their own personal skill level. They need to know the limitations as well as the possibilities.