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leadership and vision - answer Definition of ___ essential skill area: Work
closely with the executive team and stakeholders to develop a shared vision
with long-term, big-picture perspectives on district goals to plan for
meaningful and effective uses of technology; provide leadership when
creating a vision of how technology can help meet district goals.
strategic planning - answer Definition of ___ essential skill area: Have a high-
level view across the school system and work with instructional and technical
teams to identify steps needed to transform the technology vision into a
long-range plan, complete with specific goals, objectives, and action plans.
ethics and policies - answer Definition of ___ essential skill area: Manage the
creation, implementation, and enforcement of policies and educational
programs relating to the social, legal, and ethical issues related to
technology use throughout the district and modeling responsible decision-
making.
instructional focus and professional development - answer Definition of ___
essential skill area: Budget, plan, and coordinate ongoing, purposeful
professional development for all staff using technologies; ensure a sufficient
budget through the implementation and assessment process of emerging
technologies.
,team building and staffing - answer Definition of ___ essential skill area: Play
an integral role in the district's strategic planning process; create and
support cross-functional teams for decision-making, technology support,
professional development, and other aspects of the district's technology
program.
stakeholder focus - answer Definition of ___ essential skill area: Build
relationships with all stakeholders, taking a close look at how the district
determines requirements, expectations, and preferences. Understand the
key factors that lead to stakeholder satisfaction, focusing on how the district
seeks knowledge, satisfaction, and loyalty of students and other
stakeholders.
information technology management - answer Definition of ___ essential skill
area: Direct, coordinate, and ensure implementation of all tasks related to
technical, infrastructure, standards, and integration of technology into every
facet of district operations.
communication systems management - answer Definition of ___ essential
skill area: Use technology to improve communication, directing and
coordinating the use of e-mail, district websites, web tools, voice mail
systems, and other forms of communication to facilitate decision-making and
enhance effective communication with key stakeholders.
business management - answer Definition of ___ essential skill area: Manage
the budget and serve as a strong business leader who guides purchasing
decisions, assists in determining return on investment for all technology
implementations, and fosters good relationships with vendors, potential
funders, and other key groups.
data management - answer Definition of ___ essential skill area: Manage the
establishment and maintenance of systems and tools for gathering, mining,
integrating, and reporting data in usable and meaningful ways to produce an
information culture in which data management is critical to strategic
planning.
,Chief Technology Officer (CTO) - answer district technology leader who is
responsible for technology that is increasingly complex, greater in number
and scope, and ever more integrated into the daily instructional and
administrative routines of today's school districts.
framework - answer a conceptual structure or outline; ex: the range of
knowledge and skills a CTO must have in order to help a district succeed and
achieve its mission and goals and to realize a 21st century learning
environment.
1. Being an effective communicator
2. Exhibiting courage
3. Being flexible and adaptable
4. Being results-oriented
5. Being an innovator - answer 5 core values and skills practiced by effective
CTOs, they represent the critical personal skills and behaviors necessary for
accomplishing all of the other competencies identified in the Framework.
1. Critical thinking
2. Communication
3. Collaboration
4. Creativity - answer 4 C's - crucial to workforce preparedness and business
success, and their critical importance is true for education as well
critical thinking and problem solving - answer the ability to make decisions,
solve problems, and take action as appropriate
effective communication - answer the ability to synthesize and transmit your
ideas both in written and oral formats
collaboration and team building - answer the ability to work effectively with
others, including those from diverse groups and with opposing points of view
, creativity and innovation - answer the ability to see what's NOT there and
make something happen
leadership - answer the shared work and commitments that shape the
direction of a school or district and their learning improvement agendas and
that engage effort and energy in pursuit of those agendas
instructional leadership - answer intentional efforts at all levels of an
educational system to guide, direct, or support teachers as they seek to
increase their repertoire of skills, gain professional knowledge, and ultimately
improve their students' success
change agents and consensus builders - answer Effective CTOs must work to
be both ___ and ___ as they nurture and work to ensure a sense of a common
mission.
stakeholders - answer the range of influencers and end users in a school
system—the Board, all departments, administrators, teachers, students,
parents, and the community
1. Infrastructure
2. Supportive and Enabling Applications
3. Transformative Applications - answer 3 waves in "Third Wave" challenge
First Wave: Infrastructure - answer essential wave, but just a starting point
First Wave: Infrastructure - answer -Wiring, outlets, networks
-Input devices, hardware, software
-Bandwidth
with 100% correct
answers already
graded A+
leadership and vision - answer Definition of ___ essential skill area: Work
closely with the executive team and stakeholders to develop a shared vision
with long-term, big-picture perspectives on district goals to plan for
meaningful and effective uses of technology; provide leadership when
creating a vision of how technology can help meet district goals.
strategic planning - answer Definition of ___ essential skill area: Have a high-
level view across the school system and work with instructional and technical
teams to identify steps needed to transform the technology vision into a
long-range plan, complete with specific goals, objectives, and action plans.
ethics and policies - answer Definition of ___ essential skill area: Manage the
creation, implementation, and enforcement of policies and educational
programs relating to the social, legal, and ethical issues related to
technology use throughout the district and modeling responsible decision-
making.
instructional focus and professional development - answer Definition of ___
essential skill area: Budget, plan, and coordinate ongoing, purposeful
professional development for all staff using technologies; ensure a sufficient
budget through the implementation and assessment process of emerging
technologies.
,team building and staffing - answer Definition of ___ essential skill area: Play
an integral role in the district's strategic planning process; create and
support cross-functional teams for decision-making, technology support,
professional development, and other aspects of the district's technology
program.
stakeholder focus - answer Definition of ___ essential skill area: Build
relationships with all stakeholders, taking a close look at how the district
determines requirements, expectations, and preferences. Understand the
key factors that lead to stakeholder satisfaction, focusing on how the district
seeks knowledge, satisfaction, and loyalty of students and other
stakeholders.
information technology management - answer Definition of ___ essential skill
area: Direct, coordinate, and ensure implementation of all tasks related to
technical, infrastructure, standards, and integration of technology into every
facet of district operations.
communication systems management - answer Definition of ___ essential
skill area: Use technology to improve communication, directing and
coordinating the use of e-mail, district websites, web tools, voice mail
systems, and other forms of communication to facilitate decision-making and
enhance effective communication with key stakeholders.
business management - answer Definition of ___ essential skill area: Manage
the budget and serve as a strong business leader who guides purchasing
decisions, assists in determining return on investment for all technology
implementations, and fosters good relationships with vendors, potential
funders, and other key groups.
data management - answer Definition of ___ essential skill area: Manage the
establishment and maintenance of systems and tools for gathering, mining,
integrating, and reporting data in usable and meaningful ways to produce an
information culture in which data management is critical to strategic
planning.
,Chief Technology Officer (CTO) - answer district technology leader who is
responsible for technology that is increasingly complex, greater in number
and scope, and ever more integrated into the daily instructional and
administrative routines of today's school districts.
framework - answer a conceptual structure or outline; ex: the range of
knowledge and skills a CTO must have in order to help a district succeed and
achieve its mission and goals and to realize a 21st century learning
environment.
1. Being an effective communicator
2. Exhibiting courage
3. Being flexible and adaptable
4. Being results-oriented
5. Being an innovator - answer 5 core values and skills practiced by effective
CTOs, they represent the critical personal skills and behaviors necessary for
accomplishing all of the other competencies identified in the Framework.
1. Critical thinking
2. Communication
3. Collaboration
4. Creativity - answer 4 C's - crucial to workforce preparedness and business
success, and their critical importance is true for education as well
critical thinking and problem solving - answer the ability to make decisions,
solve problems, and take action as appropriate
effective communication - answer the ability to synthesize and transmit your
ideas both in written and oral formats
collaboration and team building - answer the ability to work effectively with
others, including those from diverse groups and with opposing points of view
, creativity and innovation - answer the ability to see what's NOT there and
make something happen
leadership - answer the shared work and commitments that shape the
direction of a school or district and their learning improvement agendas and
that engage effort and energy in pursuit of those agendas
instructional leadership - answer intentional efforts at all levels of an
educational system to guide, direct, or support teachers as they seek to
increase their repertoire of skills, gain professional knowledge, and ultimately
improve their students' success
change agents and consensus builders - answer Effective CTOs must work to
be both ___ and ___ as they nurture and work to ensure a sense of a common
mission.
stakeholders - answer the range of influencers and end users in a school
system—the Board, all departments, administrators, teachers, students,
parents, and the community
1. Infrastructure
2. Supportive and Enabling Applications
3. Transformative Applications - answer 3 waves in "Third Wave" challenge
First Wave: Infrastructure - answer essential wave, but just a starting point
First Wave: Infrastructure - answer -Wiring, outlets, networks
-Input devices, hardware, software
-Bandwidth
