Leadership And Management In Educational Technology

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This course addresses the fundamentals of leadership and management of educational technology in a K-12 setting. Students will explore and evaluate computer hardware, software, networks, and lab management, including how they fit into education. This course is designed to provide prospectives on organizational leadership of educational technology, as well as providing future teachers with the ability to troubleshoot basic problems often associated with computers and software in the classroom. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. Course Learning Outcomes 1. Actively plan your development needs/goals within your professional context. 2. Develop and understanding of networking at the local, building, and regional context. 3. Acquire comprehensive understanding about the issues of managing people, equipment, and technological environment. 4. Develop operational processes to facilitate the organizational technological change/innovation. 5. Create concise and persuasive documents explaining technical topics to non-technical people. 6. Develop a comprehensive, persuasive and research-based technology planning proposal including software and hardware evaluation, staff development, facilities planning, and financial planning. View Class Schedule