Leadership of Education Technology in Schools (FutureLearn)

Leadership of Education Technology in Schools (FutureLearn)

Discover the benefits of technology in education and the importance of implementing a clear technology strategy. Learn how to lead a technology strategy at your school. Education technology can help schools reduce workload, promote efficiencies, and support evidence-based teaching and learning approaches. The potential of education technology might not be realised without a carefully designed and implemented strategy, aligned with the school’s overall strategy and goals.

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On this course, you will learn how to develop a technology strategy and communicate your vision as a school leader. During this process, you will consider infrastructure and security, make decisions about devices, and design a CPD program for your staff.

What topics will you cover?

  • How to align a technology strategy with existing school strategies and communicate your vision effectively
  • What technical and security considerations need to be considered for effective implementation of a technology strategy
  • How to identify the workload implications of your technology strategy
  • How to establish and sustain a professional learning culture that can support effective and efficient uses of education technology

What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you'll be able to...

  • Design a strategy that aligns effectively with your school priorities
  • Compare education technology approaches to determine the best fit for your context
  • Evaluate possible changes required in your context develop an effective and impactful strategy
  • Identify the features and implementation of an effective education technology strategy
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