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National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) for Administrators Self Assessment Sur!ey

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I+ (isionary #eadershi,- Educational Administrators inspire and lead development and implementation of a shared vision for comprehensive integration of technology to promote excellence and support transformation throughout the organization. Educational Administrators: 1 2 3 4 X 1. inspire and facilitate among all sta eholders 1 a shared vision of purposeful change that maximizes use of digital!age resources to meet and exceed learning goals" support effective instructional practice" and maximize performance of district and school leaders. 2. engage in an ongoing process to develop" 1 implement" and communicate technology! infused strategic plans aligned #ith a shared vision. 3. advocate on local" state" and national levels 1 for policies" programs" and funding to support implementation of a technology!infused vision and strategic plan. 2 3 X

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II+ &igital Age #earning Culture- Educational Administrators create" promote" and sustain a digital!age learning culture that promotes a rigorous" relevant" and engaging education for all students. Educational Administrators: 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 X 4 X 4. ensure instructional innovation focused on continuous improvement of digital!age learning. $. model and promote the fre%uent and effective use of technology for learning. 1 1 2 2 3 3

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&. provide learner!centered environments 1 e%uipped #ith technology and learning resources to meet the individual" diverse needs of learners. '. ensure effective practice in the study of 1 technology and its infusion across the curriculum. (. promote and participate in local" national" 1 and glo)al learning communities that stimulate innovation" creativity" and digital!age colla)oration.

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III+ E.cellence in Professional Practice- Educational Administrators promote an environment of professional learning and innovation that empo#ers educators to enhance student learning through the infusion of contemporary technologies and digital resources. Educational Administrators: 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 X 4 X 1 2 3 4 X 4 X *. allocate time" resources" and access to ensure ongoing professional gro#th in technology fluency and integration. 1+. facilitate and participate in learning communities that stimulate" nurture" and support administrators" faculty" and staff in the study and use of technology. 11. promote and model effective communication and colla)oration among sta eholders using digital!age tools. 12. stay a)reast of educational technology research and emerging trends regarding effective use of technology and encourage evaluation of ne# technologies for their potential to improve student learning. 1 1 2 2 3 X 3 4 4 X 1 2 3 4 X 4

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I(+ Systemic Im,ro!ement- Educational Administrators provide digital!age leadership and management to continuously improve the organization through the effective use of information and technology resources. Educational Administrators: 1 2 3 4 X 4 X 13. lead purposeful change to maximize the 1 achievement of learning goals through the appropriate use of technology and media!rich resources. 14. colla)orate to esta)lish metrics" collect and 1 analyze data" interpret results" and share findings to improve staff performance and student learning. 2 3 4 X 2 3 4 X

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1$. recruit and retain highly competent 1 personnel #ho use technology creatively and proficiently to advance academic and operational goals. 1&. esta)lish and leverage strategic partnerships 1 to support systemic improvement. 1'. esta)lish and maintain a ro)ust 1 infrastructure for technology including integrated" interopera)le technology systems to support management" operations" teaching" and learning.

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(+ &igital Citi/enshi,- Educational Administrators model and facilitate understanding of social" ethical" and legal issues and responsi)ilities related to an evolving digital culture. Educational Administrators: 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 X 4 X 4 X 4 X 1(. ensure e%uita)le access to appropriate digital tools and resources to meet the needs of all learners. 1*. promote" model" and esta)lish policies for safe" legal" and ethical use of digital information and technology. 2+. promote and model responsi)le social interactions related to the use of technology and information. 21. model and facilitate the development of a shared cultural understanding and involvement in glo)al issues through the use of contemporary communication and colla)oration tools. 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 X 4 X 4 X 4

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,eferences Allen" -. .. /2++30. A study of the professional development needs of ohio principals in the area of educational technology. /1octoral dissertation" 2niversity of 3incinnati0. ,etrieved from: http://etd.ohiolink.edu/view.cgi/ALLEN%2 !A"E#.pdf$ucin% &'%%22(% 4ational Educational 5echnology 6tandards for Administrators. /2++*0. 7nternational 6ociety for 5echnology in Education /765E0. ,etrieved from: http:88###.iste.org8standards8nets! for! administrators.aspx