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 National Educational Technology Standards for Administrators (NETS-A) as a starting point, what are the absolutely critical skills or abilities that administrators need to be effective technology leaders?

The NETS-A are organized around 5 major themes: Visionary Leadership, Digital Age Learning Culture, Excellence in Professional Practice, Systemic Improvement, and Digital Citizenship

But I think where it begins is with connections. It begins by developing a supportive network of peers that can enhance your comfort and familiarity with the components of these domains. I think where it begins is with no excuses. Try something new. Read about the latest. Communicate in a different way than you did before. You’ll find that you like it. Empower your teachers and students to help you develop in this area professionally, and share what you learn with others.

Experimentation: Try it, play with it, do something with it, and if it helps, do more with it

Enthusiasm! Be an irresistible force of nature:  See a student, teacher, administrator, or parent doing something that you haven’t seen before with a digital device?

Respond with enthusiasm and the school community sees your interest and is grateful for your open-ness.  Respond with hesitation or skepticism, and your body language will speak volumes, and progress at your school will slow considerably.