Leadership Toolkit

Leadership Toolkit
Leadership models
Middle school students respond well to Servant, Transformational, and Democratic leadership styles.  In this stage, students need to be the center focus, they need inspiration, and they need to become accustomed to sharing their voices to make good decisions. 
When given the opportunity, students often set higher expectations for themselves. Giving them a voice — whether it's letting them suggest texts for class reading or developing guidelines for a project — helps them feel active in their learning journey.

Digital Equity Resources
Digital Inequity: The Digital Divide and Educational Outcomes
by Muhammed Miah,
Tennessee State University
March 25, 2024
Bridging Our State's Digital Divide
ForwARd.org
August 23, 2024
Understanding Examples of the Digital Divide
Robert F. Smith
April 23, 2024
Technology Tools for Leaders
Blocksi
Keep students on track by monitoring their Chromebook desktops during computer time.
Brisk Boost
Track student engagement and learning in real time. Students enjoy the modern technology; districts love its focus on safety and privacy.
Personal Development Resources Book
Amazon.com
Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't
Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't [Sinek, Simon] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't
This is a great resource for understanding the importance of leadership empathy and team-building.

My inspiration to be a technology classroom leader
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IRJSTEM_V4N2_2024_P10.pdf
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Podcast from ITC
Spotify for Creators
Distance Educated • A podcast on Spotify for Creators
Discussion with today's leaders in online learning across institution types and NGOs.
While the focus is mostly on higher ed, this podcast addresses concerns such as digital equity, classroom use of AI and creating engaging content.
Journal article from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development
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EDU-WKP(2023)14.en.pdf
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This article is comprehensive, explaining  digital equity and inclusion, tools, the roles parents and teachers play in digital equity, and policies and practices important to supporting digital equity,