Integrating Technology

The article I found is about five considerations for Digital Age Leaders. The five considerations are aligned with the ISTE/NETS standards for administrators to initiate a shared vision that includes technology integration into all aspects of learning and teaching.


The first consideration was Visionary Leadership. The article discussed that there needs to be a shared vision created that integrates technology. It is helpful to all involved when there is a specific plan and resources are provided to the staff.

The second consideration was Digital Age Learning Culture. This section talked about how much our world is changing and how accessible the internet is. Teachers need to be able to connect to students’ digital world to engage and motivate them. It is important that administrators, teachers, and technology leaders focus on the same collaborative vision of sound technology integration across core curriculum. Educational leaders must assess how much technology students have access to and how often they access it.

The third consideration was Systematic Improvement. This section talked about how leaders need to predict the long term ramifications of decisions and plan for the future as well. They also need to look within the school to identify gaps in technology needs. Communication between administrators, teachers, and technology leaders is also very important.

The fourth consideration was Professional Practices. This consideration is about providing professional growth opportunities to match the vision.

The final consideration was Digital Citizenship. This is often left our or not a focus in the schools. Teachers and students need to be aware of appropriate use policies and the social, ethical, and legal responsibilities when using technology.

This article is helpful because it shows leaders how they can help their teachers to integrate technology into the classroom. Many times teachers are not given the resources they need to integrate technology.  Some teachers find technology to be frightening and they are scared to use it.  With the proper professional development teachers should gain the confidence needed to integrate technology into their lessons. 


Larson, L., Miller, T., & Ribble, M. (2010). 5 Considerations for Digital Age Leaders: What Principals and District Administrators Need to Know about Tech Integration Today. Learning & Leading with Technology, 37(4), 12-15. Retrieved from ERIC database.