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ReviewVisionChallengesStrategic Leadershipof ICTE-confidenceLeading ICTSLICTICT in Academies Conference27th Novembermike.briscoe@becta.org.ukmike.briscoe@ncsl.org.ukStrategic leadership of ICT

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What is the learning vision and how does what you aredoing with ICT in teaching, learning and the organisationreflect this?Vision?If you are about promoting interdependence, independence ,student autonomy, thinking skills and reflectivelearning………….Does the ICT reflect, demonstrate and enhancethis?… ARE YOU EXHIBITING STRATEGICLEADERSHIP?Strategic leadership of ICT

Leading ICT in a time of transitionPrior and concurrent learningRole of the teacher/tutor/facilitator‣ e-learning‣ e-pedagogy‣ planning, monitoring and evaluation‣ impact on standards and qualityManaging innovation and embedding changeStrategic leadership of ICT

e-confidence:the challengeIn an e-confident school what would you lookfor in thee-confident teacher/tutore-confident Principal/Heade-confident studentse-confident governore-confident parent/carerStrategic leadership of ICT

TheE-confidentSchool10 possible features of thee-confident schoolStrategic leadership of ICT

The e-confident eschool - 10 key featuresHigh levels of staff confidence, competence and leadershipRe-engineered teaching, learning and assessment, integrating effectiveuseLeading and managing distributed and concurrent learningEffective application within organisational and management processesCoherent personal learning development, support and access – for allleaders, teaching and non-teaching staffSecure, informed professional judgementAppropriate resource allocation to ensure sustainable developmentAvailability, access and technical supportPupils/students with high ICT capabilitySchool as the lead community learning and information hubStrategic leadership of ICT

Use Use ICT ICT effectively at at a personaland and professional level levelConfident to to judgestandardsUses the thetechnology to tolearn onlineIdentify potentialnew new approachesfor for the the use use of of ICT ICTin in their their teaching or orsubjectUse Use ICT ICT effectivelyin in their their own own role roleEncourage learnersto to make choicesabout their their use use of ofICT ICTPrepared for forlearners to to knowmore than than they they do doabout ICT ICTe-confidenttutor/teacherEnvision the thefuture of of an an ICT ICTrich rich education for forlearners.Strategic leadership of ICTHave high highlevels of ofinformationliteracyBuilds on on their theirknowledge of ofstudents ICT ICTcapabilities for foreffective learning

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JudgementsHigh levels of (low) kitLow levels of (high) kitDistributed accessDedicated accessICT ManagerICT ChampionsUnfocused accessControlled accessAnywhere AnytimeWhere requiredClear responsibilitiesEveryone has a roleStrategic leadership of ICT

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UnderstandingVisionSkillsKnowledgeInnovatePhysicalHumançÑ=ResourcesTeachingPedagogyïáíÜLearningAuditSustainPlanningEmbedOrganisationManagementCurriculumEvaluateReviewMonitorStrategic leadership of ICT

What is SLICT about?Informed Professional JudgmentDeveloping Leaders understanding of ICTFocusing on key strategic ICT issuesEvaluating leadership and managementimplications of ICTReflection, consideration to envision the future oftheir schoolDevelopment of Leaders ICT capabilityStrategic leadership of ICT

The SLICT programmeSelf and peer to peerreview programme• Shared experience as community of practice• Self assessment, reflection and strategicplanning• School visits• Development of vision• Face to face facilitated residential programme• Content, challenge and supportStrategic leadership of ICT

The SLICT programmePre-residentialOnline and offline reviewSelf-reflection using matricesIntroduction to e-confidenceIn-school and peer reflectionA self and peer review programmeStrategic leadership of ICT

The SLICT programme2½ Day ResidentialVisit 2 well-led schools in different LEAs, talkwith the headsReflection and debate with your peersShare your experiences with peers and expertinput, challenge and supportConsider ICT in a curriculum-focusedenvironmentA self and peer review programmeStrategic leadership of ICT

and…..ResidentialEnsuring impact and activityReflection on progress madeDeveloping personal action plansWhat is right for me?What do I want to do now?Strategic leadership of ICT

then…..Continued Online engagementDedicated national SLICT communitySecure SLICT community per eventPeer to peer supportSpecialist input in a facilitated environmentfor headteacher developmentStrategic leadership of ICT

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then…..Reconvene (Day 4)Sharing experiences and successesLooking to and preparing for the futureFurther personal action planningConsolidating knowledge, skills andlearningStrategic leadership of ICT

Summary 10-12 week elapsed programme Mixed learning styles and approaches Continuous facilitated online support Continued community membership Focus on Leaders (Principals) Innovative and valued programmeStrategic leadership of ICT

SLICT is NOTan ICT skills coursetechnology-focusedabout managing applicationsknowing the ins and outs of how boxesand wires fit together and whatbandwidth is requiredStrategic leadership of ICT

Online supportfrom NCSLOnline supportfrom BectaStrategic leadership of ICT

Accessing the programme30 school focused events in 2003/200424 for primary and 6 for secondaryNational coverage, localised deliveryRegistration is onlineSignificant subsidyStrategic leadership of ICT

Details at:www.ncsl.org.uk/slictStrategic leadership of ICT

Change requires trustFor people to trust one another inareas of uncertainty where outcomesare not yet known, they need torespect the competence of others.Strategic leadership of ICTRossabeth Kanter,Harvard University

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