The University of Lethbridge

Education 5850

Leadership and Technology: Issues and Practices

Fall, 2005

 

Instructor:       Dr. Lorraine Beaudin              Secretary: Kristy Darby

Phone:             329-2456 (office)

                      

Course Description

Participants will be exposed to a variety of issues and debates surrounding leadership and technology. The course will be delivered on-line.

 

Objectives

Participants will:

 

Rationale

A major goal of this course is to help participants understand the critical role of leadership in the effective application and integration of technology into the learning processes and administrative functions of schools. To lead schools into the 21st Century, requires leaders to have skills and knowledge in many areas. It is most critical, however, that leaders understand the importance of developing a shared vision of the role of technology within the school district, comprehend the change process and the processes for developing a strategic plan to help guide the implementation and evaluation of technology in the educational setting.

Course Readings

Fullan, M. (2001). Leading in a Culture of Change. Jossey-Boss.

 

A selection of online materials will be provided in each module

Assignments

Visit the Assignments page for full description and due dates for assignments

Grading

The following grading applies:

 

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A

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D

D-

F

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