Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

Education Commons

Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

2009

Professional development

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Theses and Dissertations - UTB/UTPA

Articles 1 - 1 of 1

Full-Text Articles in Education

The Development Of The Elementary Principal As A Technology Leader, Alejandro Garcia Aug 2009

The Development Of The Elementary Principal As A Technology Leader, Alejandro Garcia

Theses and Dissertations - UTB/UTPA

This qualitative study examined the reported origin and influence of technology skills, dispositions, academic preparation, experiences and technology-related professional development activities on a principal's ability to function as a technology leader. An online questionnaire and face-to-face audio taped interviews were utilized to determine technology skill and disposition categories, which align with the National Technology Standards for Administrators (NETS-A). Graduate school catalogs and syllabi were used as artifacts in this qualitative study. The results assisted in creating an understanding of the dynamics of the formal and informal preparation of elementary principals that contribute to their development as technology leaders.