ISTE NETS A for Administrators Reflection

Today, CISD administrators are engaging in the continuation of a multi-year plan to implement technology as both an instructional tool and student learning tool to improve student performance. As I read through the 5 standards for administrators and began to reflect on where I am, I discovered the following:

1. Visionary Leadership - As an educational administrator, do I "inspire and lead development of a shared vision for comprehensive integration of technology to promote excellence and support transformation?" In this area, I believe I have a greater awareness and am becoming more experienced in the use of digital-age resources to support effective instructional practice and maximize performance. I engage in an ongoing process to assist my staff in the implementation of technology infusion. I feel I could grow by advocating at the state level for funding to support implementation of a technology infused vision.
2. Digital-Age Learning Culture - As an educational administrator, do I "create, promote, and sustain a dynamic, digital-age learning culture that provides a rigorous, relevant, and engaging education for all students?" In this area, I feel that I promote and sustain a digital-age learning culture that is in the process of transforming from implementation to sustainability. At the beginning of each school year, we spend time learning about resources available to support effective instructional practice, and we continue this practice/model at monthly faculty meetings. This upcoming school year this practice needs to filter into PLCs.
3. Excellence in Professional Practice - As an educational administrator, do I "promote an environment of professional learning that empowers educators to enhance student learning...?" I eluded to this standard in my reflection above. As an instructional leaders, I allocate time each month to ensure ongoing professional growth in technology fluency and integration. I need to continue to stay abreast of educational research and emerging trends regarding effective use of technology.
4. Systemic Improvement - As an educational administrator, do I "provide digital-age leadership and management to continuously improve the organization through the effective use of information and technology resources?" In this area, I believe we continue to get stronger each year. As the campus leader, I lead purposeful change to maximize improve the appropriate use of technology.
5. Digital Citizenship - As an educational administrator, do I "model and facilitate understanding of social, ethical, and legal issues and responsibilities to an evolving, digital culture?" As a digital leader, I ensure equitable access to appropriate tools and resources, promote and model for safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information through digital citizenship lessons.