Group+1+Q3


 * What helps a leader move to higher levels of comfort and knowledge relative to technology integration?**

Leader committed to individual and whole school professional learning. Empowering ICT leadership Having skills themselves Shared vision - eLearning plan ownership Supportive team


 * self belief - confidence that you can move forward
 * vision - direction, framework, purpose
 * knowledge -
 * support - someone else on board
 * Comfort in the gaining of new knowledge
 * Confidence in the Team with the relevant skills
 * Continuous learning culture of the school


 * seeking opportunities to learn and practice
 * awareness of the possibilities
 * understanding that teaching in the 21st century means students learning alongside teachers
 * high level of communication with fellow educators
 * technical support and advice readily available
 * funding to supply access to hardware and software that reflects current practices

Leaders own professional development

- access to equipment and time to 'practise'

- awareness of best practice in other schools

- support from above and below

- a conviction that use of ICT is essential and will improve students' outcomes


 * Feeling supported by the department, network and their colleagues in what they are trying to implement.
 * Feeling confident and knowledgeable about what they are doing by building up their personal skills.