The development of the elementary principal as a technology leader

Authors

Alejandro Garcia, University of Texas-Pan American

Date of Award

8-2009

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Education (EdD)

Department

Educational Leadership

First Advisor

Dr. Martha Jeanne Yanes

Second Advisor

Dr. Anita Pankake

Third Advisor

Dr. Francisco Guajardo

Abstract

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.

Comments

Copyright 2009 Alejandro Garcia. All Rights Reserved.

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Granting Institution

University of Texas-Pan American