eLearning and ICT

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eLearning Leadership

eLearning Leadership refers to the ways in which school leadership establishes the ICT vision for the school and supports all aspects of implementation and change management by:

  • establishing and fostering a shared eLearning vision
  • developing an eLearning Plan linked to a shared eLearning vision and school priorities
  • distributing and sharing responsibility for leading eLearning
  • securing the school community’s commitment to the eLearning Vision
  • facilitating all aspects of ICT implementation so that it supports individual, team and whole school improvement across the school
  • encompassing data such as the ePotential ICT Capabilities Survey results and other performance data, including student learning outcomes, to inform the eLearning Plan.
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Focus questions

How is leadership of eLearning distributed and managed across the school?
Is your vision shared by key stakeholders across your school community?
How does eLearning leadership support individual, team and whole school change to enable the use of ICT to its full potential? 

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Developing your eLearning Plan

eLearning Leadership sub-element:

  • eLearning Leadership

Locate the eLearning Leadership element and sub-element in the eLearning Planning Matrix (A4 version) (Word - 119Kb) or (A3 version) (Word - 368Kb).

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Resources

DEECD School Accountability and Improvement Framework
DEECD strategic planning documentation includes focus questions and resources to assist schools to develop eLearning strategies and milestones.

MCEETYA Leadership Strategy
The Leadership Strategy highlights issues in the development and application of school-based and systemic leadership to support the seamless integration of ICT in the 21st century learning environments.

MCEETYA Contemporary Learning Statement
Published in 2005, this document describes contemporary learning in a national context.

Becta UK Leadership Gateway
This site contains advice and services to support school leaders and senior managers on the strategic management of ICT within schools.

EdNA’s Gateway for Principals and Leaders
An Australian-based collection of discussion lists, school planning, research, polices and professional associations.

ISTE/CEO Forum: STaR Chart
The CEO Forum’s Interactive School Technology and Readiness (STaR) Chart is a self-assessment tool designed to provide schools with the information they need to better integrate technology into their educational process.

Making a difference with technology for learning: evidence for school leaders

What the research says about strategic leadership and management of ICT in schools

Leadspace