Empowering Leader

Aligning to priorities that span farther than academic or instructional needs, this event brings life to the ISTE Standards. Conversation and learning designed around the ISTE Standards will bring a foundation to our work and allow you to bring actionable plans back to your organization. 

Empowering Leader is a key strand as it focuses on the role of educators as leaders who effectively leverage technology to empower both learners and colleagues in educational settings.

Conversation and learning within this strand emphasizes the following key areas:

1. Visionary leadership: Educators are encouraged to inspire and guide others by establishing a shared vision for the effective use of technology in education. They develop strategic plans and initiatives that support the integration of technology and promote positive learning outcomes.

2. Leading with equity and cultural responsiveness: Empowering Leaders strive to create inclusive and culturally responsive learning environments. They recognize and address the diverse needs, perspectives, and experiences of students and colleagues. They promote equity and advocate for equal access to technology and educational opportunities.

3. Empowering students as digital learners: Educators promote student agency and engagement by providing opportunities for students to use technology in meaningful ways. They encourage students to develop digital literacy, critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity skills. Empowering Leaders help students become responsible digital citizens and support their exploration and application of technology tools.

4. Leading professional learning: Empowering Leaders facilitate professional development and foster a culture of continuous learning among colleagues. They provide opportunities for educators to enhance their technology skills, pedagogical knowledge, and instructional strategies. They model effective technology integration and support colleagues in developing their own proficiency and confidence with educational technology.

5. Improving systems: Empowering Leaders advocate for policies, procedures, and practices that promote effective technology integration. They collaborate with administrators, policymakers, and stakeholders to influence decision-making and create supportive structures. They strive to align technology initiatives with educational goals and improve systems to enhance teaching and learning.

Overall, the Empowering Leader strand will help educators take on leadership roles that drive positive change, foster innovation, and create inclusive learning environments where technology is harnessed to empower students and colleagues.