The MirandaNet discussions provided an additional avenue to discuss key aspects of Technology Diffusion. I found it to restate much of what was shared in class discussions. This was kept in mind when I thought about how I contribute to the leadership of technology diffusion in my school. It is important to believe in your vision and demonstrate that through actions. A vision must also be re-visited often to keep it up to date, particularly in the quickly changing field of technology.
Vision is very important.
Rinkleff wrote, You have to communicate to peers, department heads, those who develop the curriculum, administration, the instructors who will be implementing the change, the school board who will be approving the change, and parents who may question it. This communication may direct verbal exchanges or more subtle demonstrations of effective use. A valuable aspect of MirandaNet was the international perspective. Backed by research, Preston states that the failures are due to the lack of emphasis placed on the teacher s perspective. As I have indicated in my Change Strategy and Illustration of Leadership, I think that teacher buy-in is key and must be addressed.