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When we looked at the ISTE Standards for administrators I recognized how the standards encourage administrators to become involved in the technological process by promoting the use of technology through demonstration and by providing teachers and staff with opportunities to become acquainted with technology. One way that administrators can do this is by demonstrating their leadership throughout the process of implementing technology in schools. Creating a shared vision with staff members is the first step in doing so. After creating the vision, the administration should engage in the process of implementing technology and communication the process to others. Lastly, administrators should advocate the technology in which they are pushing within their schools. By demonstrating leadership and being involved in the process, administrators can help staff members to implement technology into the school.

When this shared vision is created, administrators must then help to carry out the technology plan. Through this, administrators must stay up-to-date on research and be aware how to help their schools. With this, comes allowing time and resources for professional developments, PLCs, and collaboration between staff members. By doing so, administrators are allowing all staff members to become acquainted with the technological resources being learned within the district.

By looking at the ISTE Standards for administrators today I learned that it is the administrator's job to encourage and promote the use of technology in their buildings by creating a shared vision and being an active member in carrying out that vision through the use of collaboration and teamwork.