Informed ICT School Leadership
19 Mar 2010What is an Information and Communications Technology leader? Why is it important?
While growing numbers of schools have an Information and Communications Technology leader, the role is defined in a variety of different ways. As position descriptions vary from school to school, there is surprisingly little consensus on who an Information and Communications Technology leader should be or what the position should entail. Although the role of the Information and Communications Technology leader in schools has not been formally investigated as much as that of Principals, some commentators have begun to suggest that Information and Communications Technology leaders have a crucial role to play.
A senior role?
What kinds of experience and qualifications are necessary?
In Australia, ICT leaders in secondary schools have been given a variety of position titles. In some schools the position is treated as a senior role, while in others it is not as important. Financial remuneration and time allowance for the ICT leader role varies. In addition, no system-wide description of the role or expectation of an Information and Communications Technology leader exists. Moreover, there are differences in practice as to what kinds of experience and qualifications are necessary to undertake this role.
What does the research tell us?
In describing the Information and Communications Technology leadership role, research was conducted to obtain perspectives from a variety of personnel in key leadership positions in schools as well as teacher perspectives to evaluate the similarity and differences of perspectives. From the research it was identified that to be an effective Information and Communications Technology leader, one needs to have experience and skills in four specific areas. The four specific areas are:
- Resources/Equity
- Pedagogy
- Professional Development
- External Factors
The workshop will explore this important leadership role with a mixture of hands-on experience and theory to provide participants with a clearer vision of the role description.
Who is this for?
Whether you are in a primary school or a secondary school, ICT leadership is an important question in school organisation. If you are interested in your school's direction or if you want to develop your own career direction this session can help you.
Who is the presenter?
Therese Keane, B Ed, P Grad Ed & T (Org Change), M Ed, D Ed, MACE, MACEL
Therese holds a Doctorate in Education and her topic focused on ICT Leadership in schools. Therese has worked in a variety of school settings. Two of the schools she has worked in had Notebook programs. She is a former office holder in VITTA (Victorian Information Technology Teachers Association), and has been a State Councilor for the ICTEV (Information and Communications Technology in Education Victoria). She has presented numerous seminars and workshops for teachers involved in the teaching of Information Technology. She has also presented on Problem Based learning and the use of Learning Management Systems. Therese was the Assistant State Reviewer of Information Systems for several years and has been on the exam setting panel for VCE Information Processing and Management. Therese has also published several textbooks in all strands of VCE Information Technology.
What is supplied?
Internet access and morning tea are supplied
What should I bring?
Bring your own laptop
WHEN: Friday 19th March, 2010 from 9.00 am to 12.30 pm
WHERE: VITTA Office conference room, suite 209/ 134 Cambridge St, Collingwood, 3066
Melways Map Ref: MAP 2C, E9
PRICE: VITTA Members: $200 Non-members:$250
Cancellations: No refunds if less than 5 working days notice. Cancellations prior to this incur a 25% cancellation fee. Cancellations must be made in writing to pd@vitta.org.au
| Registrations Open: | 3 Mar 2010 |