From effective planning and budgeting to embracing the pace of technological change, forward-thinking school leaders have strategies and mindsets that give them the best return on their IT investments.
There are certain qualities that most tech-smart educators have in common. Check out “6 Traits of Tech-Smart School Leaders” to see how you measure up.
If you discover that technology management isn’t one of your strengths, don’t keep doing what you’ve always done. Here are three steps that can lead to better results from your IT initiatives.
- Pay attention to schools whose technology programs stand out. Find out how they implement their technology, what guides their strategy, and how IT drives student engagement and achievement.
- Study the research. National organizations such as Project RED, the Consortium for School Networking, and the International Society for Technology in Education are always evaluating and refining best practices in school IT.
- Consider partnering with a professional technology provider. The smartest school leaders are those who know they can’t lead alone. An educational IT expert can validate your instincts that are on target and steer you toward more effective strategies when necessary.
As education’s partner for managed IT services, VARtek provides network, infrastructure, and integration support for schools like yours. We’ve served educators since 1989, and we know how to instill school leaders with the confidence to build a robust IT environment. To learn more, call (800) 954-2524.