Digital Leadership-Communication (Part II)

One highlight of Ch. 5 (in the book Digital Leadership) that needs further mentioning is the rethinking of our communication with parents. We're all busy, so are they! Sheninger gave an example of how a Principal held a "virtual" parent meeting. Fourteen parents came in person, forty signed in virtually. How many parents do we have  without cars, babysitters, etc.?  This is the epitome of meeting parents where they are!  My counselor and I have already discussed how to implement this into our "Coffee with the Counselor" meetings as well as other learning opportunities being offer for parents/families throughout the year. This idea for using technology as a resource has me much more excited than intimidated!  Our district has the resources, our parents have the desire but lack the time -- why not create a win-win situation?

Digital Leadership-Comminication

Our District has challenged us to read Digital Leadership by Eric Sheninger over our summer break.  Friends, this is not just another book on our shelves...it's great! It is very applicable and I believe it will help us truly jump right into this 21st Century mindset and prepare our students for a digital world.  Which, I think they are already in and we are trying to catch up. :)

My team's assignment was Chapter 5--Communication.  Instead of re-summarizing our work, I will link it here for you to view via an e-maze, digital presentation.
http://app.emaze.com/481813/digital-leadership#slidenum=2

Oh my goodness...I created this link--by myself just for you! I am a little embarrassed to admit this level of competency, but it's honest and as I mentioned in prior entries, by following my posts, you be joining me on the journey to technological independence.