ISTE  NETS for Administrators 2009.txt

ISTE | NETS for Administrators 2009
      Nets for administrators 2009

      1. Visionary Leadership
        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:
              a.inspire and facilitate among all stakeholders 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.
              b.engage in an ongoing process to develop, implement, and 
              communicate technology-infused strategic plans aligned with a 
              shared vision.
              c.advocate on local, state and national levels for policies, 
              programs, and funding to support implementation of a 
              technology-infused vision and strategic plan.

      2. Digital Age Learning Culture
        Educational Administrators create, promote, and sustain a dynamic, 
        digital-age learning culture that provides a rigorous, relevant, and 
        engaging education for all students. Educational Administrators:
              a.ensure instructional innovation focused on continuous 
              improvement of digital-age learning.
              b.model and promote the frequent and effective use of technology 
              for learning.
              c.provide learner-centered environments equipped with technology 
              and learning resources to meet the individual, diverse needs of 
              all learners.
              d.ensure effective practice in the study of technology and its 
              infusion across the curriculum.
              e.promote and participate in local, national, and global learning 
              communities that stimulate innovation, creativity, and digital-age 
              collaboration.

      3. Excellence in Professional Practice
        Educational Administrators promote an environment of professional 
        learning and innovation that empowers educators to enhance student 
        learning through the infusion of contemporary technologies and digital 
        resources. Educational Administrators:
              a.allocate time, resources, and access to ensure ongoing 
              professional growth in technology fluency and integration.
              b.facilitate and participate in learning communities that 
              stimulate, nurture and support administrators, faculty, and staff 
              in the study and use of technology.
              c.promote and model effective communication and collaboration 
              among stakeholders using digital-age tools.
              d.stay abreast of educational research and emerging trends 
              regarding effective use of technology and encourage evaluation of 
              new technologies for their potential to improve student learning.

      4. Systemic Improvement
        Educational Administrators provide digital-age leadership and management 
        to continuously improve the organization through the effective use of 
        information and technology resources. Educational Administrators:
              a.lead purposeful change to maximize the achievement of learning 
              goals through the appropriate use of technology and media-rich 
              resources.
              b.collaborate to establish metrics, collect and analyze data, 
              interpret results, and share findings to improve staff performance 
              and student learning.
              c.recruit and retain highly competent personnel who use technology 
              creatively and proficiently to advance academic and operational 
              goals.
              d.establish and leverage strategic partnerships to support 
              systemic improvement.
              e.establish and maintain a robust infrastructure for technology 
              including integrated, interoperable technology systems to support 
              management, operations, teaching, and learning.

      5. Digital Citizenship
        Educational Administrators model and facilitate understanding of social, 
        ethical and legal issues and responsibilities related to an evolving 
        digital culture. Educational Administrators:
              a.ensure equitable access to appropriate digital tools and 
              resources to meet the needs of all learners.
              b.promote, model and establish policies for safe, legal, and 
              ethical use of digital information and technology.
              c.promote and model responsible social interactions related to the 
              use of  technology and information.
              d.model and facilitate the development of a shared cultural 
              understanding and involvement in global issues through the use of 
              contemporary communication and collaboration tools.

        National Educational Technology Standards for Administrators 2009 (PDF)
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