What does it mean to be a Connected Leader?

Goals:

•To discuss in brief being a connected learner and leader

•To discuss how technology and emerging technologies enable how we learn, connect and network today

•To offer guiding questions and considerations for you as aspiring leaders

Ubiquity…it’s everywhere

Anyone have a device?

How do you connect with others?

How do you use digital media so that you are an empowered participant rather than a passive consumer?

Howard Rheingold, Net Smart

As a 21st century lead learner, what should your learning look like?

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What does your PLN look like? Sneakers on your feet and wings on the web.

Grow Your Own Personal Learning Network, David Warlick

Learn first, lead second

Physical

Virtual

Learning spaces shift ….face-to-face & online

Being Connected & Social Networking

Be findable

Be shareable

Be googleable

Learn anywhere, any time and from anyone

Twitter is #1

@lisaneale

On Being a Connected Educator

Connecting with:The Ontario Leadership Framework

Share ways you collaborate and network with others inside and outside the school.

How do you model creativity, innovation and the use of emerging technologies in your professional learning?

How do, can or will you as an aspiring leader make creating a

connected and digital-age learning culture a priority for all staff and

students?

Making a plan to expand how you network and connect with your mentor(s) or me

Modelling creative ways of thinking, learning and networking together in HWDSB and beyond

Being open to using new tools / technologies and ways to collaborate, learn and network

Living a connected learning and leading model

Consider…

What’s your recipe?

“There is no single recipe for a mindful life in the digital mediasphere; reflection is required.” Net Smart, Howard Rheingold